"They are usually made of naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, both of which are volatile organic compounds with a distinctive odor," explains Maria Anderson, a cleaning and organizing expert with Henfield Storage. "The strong smell produced by these chemicals works as a deterrent, keeping moths from laying eggs in fabrics, according to Alicia Sokolowski, president and co-CEO of AspenClean."
"Anderson says that the most effective way to get rid of the smell of mothballs is also the easiest, and it involves airing out your home and allowing fresh air to circulate and push the odor out."
"But if that doesn't work, she (Anderson) also says that baking soda can be used to bust up tougher smells, as it's known for its natural odor-absorbing properties."
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