Balls of Red Cedarwood the scent will refreshes your closet and dressing room. Placing red cedar in the closet is an old housewife cleaning tip – the fragrance works as a natural pest repellent. The balls can be spread out in the closet but be sure not to put them directly on your clothes when the wood may leave grease stains. When the scent wears off you can sand lightly with fine sandpaper.