Naphthalene:
Naphthalene is a biochemical substance. Two types of naphthalene or camphor are available in the market. One is obtained from camphor bushes and the other is synthetically produced. Synthetic camphor is commonly used in Hindu worship and edible camphor is used to flavor sweet foods. From the rainy days of the monsoon to the whole year round, we are quite dependent on naphthalene or camphor. Let's quickly learn about the benefits and various uses of naphthalene or camphor -
The uses of Naphthalene:
In the wardrobe-
Naphthalene is used in the fabric, i.e., where insects or germs are more likely to breed and eventually spoil the fabric. Naphthalene repels these insects by producing toxic fumes. It is possible to protect clothes from those germs. It has also been found that naphthalene repels such germs and larger insects or pests. For this reason, naphthalene is used to protect clothes from cockroaches.
📚Care of books on the bookshelf-
Naphthalene protects books, papers, documents, etc. from insect attacks. Especially if the book has been there for a long time, black fungus or bacterial attack can be seen on it. Again, in damp weather like monsoons, bacteria are born on the shelves or shelves of these books. Books are usually kept at the front of the bookshelf. Drop 4-5 naphthalene in the empty space behind it. Until the naphthalene evaporates, the book will remain fragrant while being safe from insect bites.
🐜 To remove ants-
If you have a lot of ant infestation in your house then use camphor instead of harmful pesticides to get rid of this problem. Mix edible camphor with a little water and sprinkle this mixture on the places where ants are infested, you will see the ants disappear. This is the easiest way to rid the house of ants.
🐞 to repel cockroaches-
Camphor is very effective in repelling cockroaches. Wash bed sheets to get rid of bed bugs. Allow the mattress and mattress to dry in the sun. Then place a large piece of camphor in a muslin bag between the bed and the mattress. This will remove the bed bugs and also prevent further infestations.
🦟to repel mosquitoes-
Place a camphor tablet in a dark place in the house where mosquitoes are breeding. It will not only spread fragrance in the room air but also get rid of mosquitoes.
🐛 As an insecticide-
Naphthalene is sometimes used as a pesticide in agricultural soils. Apsums are a unique tree-dwelling mammal in the Americas. People use naphthalene at home to stay safe from these animals. But naphthalene is harmful for children. Therefore, keeping or using naphthalene in places where children move a lot is not advisable.
🛁Use in basins and sinks-
Naphthalene will protect your kitchen environment from bacteria and odors. Naphthalene is used in dining basins and kitchen sinks. Drop 5-6 naphthalene in the basin. It prevents cockroaches or similar insect spiders from getting into basins and sinks. Along with that, the bad smell is also removed.
🚽Toilet use-
Toilets are a breeding ground for bacteria. Millions of bacteria float in dirty toilets. Naphthalene is also used in toilets. Urine contains ammonia, ammonium hydroxide, and urea. Ammonia causes urine to have a strong musty smell. Naphthalene reacts with ammonia in urine to eliminate ammonia. It removes the smell of the toilet.
🎽 To keep warm clothes well-
Woolen sweaters, shawls, or other warm clothes are used only in winter. Even in a city like Dhaka, not more than a couple of months. Besides, at other times of the year, they remain locked in cupboards or boxes. If this cloth is kept closed for a long time, it gets a lumpy feeling. Besides, there are insect infestations and fungal attacks. This problem can be easily solved by using naphthalene or camphor.
Naphthalene or camphor is a necessary part of the daily life of everyone from village to city, from low class to high class. Without which we cannot imagine a single day.
