Hiii ans this Why are naphthalene balls kept with clothes to be put away...(give reason) Share with your friends Share 0 Pranali Dalwai answered this I think It avoids insects......or harmful microbes 1 View Full Answer Mariyam Khan answered this Yes i know it the ans fr it is:: 1)Naphthalene inhabit the growth of fungi and bacteria 2)It also has strong characteristic colour due to which it is used as insect repllent ..therefore rhe naphthalene balls aee kept with cloths 0