虫むし干ぼし

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

airing out (clothes, scrolls, etc.) to prevent insects and mold

Traditional practice of exposing items to sun and air, especially during the dry season, to protect them from damage.

See also: 土用干し

• 梅雨つゆが明あけたら、着き物ものの虫むし干ぼしをしよう。

  Once the rainy season ends, let's air out the kimono.

• 毎まい年とし、夏なつに掛かけ軸じくを虫むし干ぼしする。

  Every year in summer, I air out the hanging scrolls.