Those black worms in your bathroom could be either moth or carpet beetle larvae, both of which feed on natural fibers such as wool and silk.

The reason why they are likely to appear is because the temperatures inside your home have dropped and because the humidity levels have increased.

The problems with this problem is that it can be very frustrating and time consuming trying to rid of them if you don't know what they actually are. You may need a pest control service to come and help out with your infestation.

However, if the infestation is small you should be able to deal with them yourself by following these instructions:

1) Remove all clothes from wardrobes and drawers, shaking them outside over a bin before bringing back inside.

2) Vacuum everywhere, including drawers and cupboards. This will help suck up any larvae that you may have missed first time round.

3) Use a stiff brush to clean wooden wardrobes and a damp cloth or sponge to clean cabinets and other surfaces. Pay close attention to cracks and crevices where the bugs could have crept into without you seeing them.

4) Wash all bedding in hot water, as well as anything else made from natural fibers such as curtains and cushions, before storing them away again in sealed containers or bin bags. If your infestation is really bad you should consider getting rid of them altogether by throwing them away instead of storing them anywhere inside your home for too long:

5) Make a solution consisting of one part vinegar and three parts water. Using a sponge, wipe the inside of wardrobes with this solution in order to kill larvae or eggs that you may have missed during your previous cleaning sessions.

6) Treat all soft furnishings such as carpets and rugs using an insecticide spray designed for moth control, paying particular attention to areas behind furniture where bugs could be hiding.

7) The final step is to spread diatomaceous earth around baseboards and shelves, where it will catch many adult bugs that manage to crawl through from underneath floorboards and skirting boards. Now you should not see the black worms again within a few weeks at most!

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