Ready to get your laundry cleaner and smelling great? Check out this easy to make homemade laundry scent booster. Using essential oils and cleaners get your laundry fresh and clean without all the chemicals.
One of my favorite things is crawling into bed at night when I have fresh sheets. I love pulling the covers around me and smelling the wonderful smell of laundry detergent and clean.
I always swear I sleep so much better on the nights that I have freshly washed sheets. The problem is, it only takes a day or two for the scent to wear off. You can buy different things to add to the laundry to give them a great smell, but they are so expensive.
I decided to try to make a homemade laundry booster that would help my laundry smell fresh longer and get my clothes cleaner and softer.
You can add a tablespoon or two to your loads to get out tough stains, soften towels and clothes, or just give them a nice scent that lasts for days.
The best part is it is easy to make and very inexpensive. If you would like cleaner great smelling laundry check out how to make homemade laundry booster today.
Homemade Laundry Booster
To make this homemade laundry booster you will need a few things.
- Super Washing Soda (please note this is not baking soda)
- Salt
- Essential Oils
- Container to store it in
If you don't have a good container to store it in you can also just mix up some in a large ziploc bag.
Making DIY Laundry Booster
You will want to start with 2 cups of super washing soda. It helps get rid of stains and whiten your whites. You can find it in most stores or order on Amazon. I usually buy a big box from Menards for around $2.
Add 1/2 cup of salt to the super washing soda and mix well. The salt really helps make your laundry soft. I use just regular table salt from Aldi. It was cheap and it works great.
Finally, add about 30 drops of essential oils to your laundry booster. You can use any different scent that you like. I tend to like a floral smell so I like to add freesia essential oils.
Once you add your essential oils then mix the laundry booster one more time and store it in an airtight container. It will last for months and the scent will stay if you use an airtight container.
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Using The Homemade Laundry Booster
Every time I do a load of laundry I add a tablespoon or two of the homemade laundry booster to my wash.
This recipe is very easy to change if you think the scent is too strong or weak. Just add more or less essential oil to make it stronger or weaker.
You can also make up one that is just for sleepwear and sheets. Add in some lavender essential oil to help you sleep well at night.
I love being able to get my laundry cleaner, softer, and better smelling for much cheaper than the stuff that they sell in the stores, plus I know it isn't full of weird chemicals.
Spend a few minutes and make up some homemade laundry booster today to have fantastic smelling laundry.
Looking for some other laundry tips? Check out this ultimate list of laundry tips to help you get out of the laundry room faster.
linda says
where do you find essential oils...
Julie says
Hi Linda, I buy all my essential oils off Amazon. You can find them at some of the grocery stores like Whole Foods, but I don't usually shop there. I have found better prices on Amazon. One of my favorite brands is Fabulous Frannie Essential Oils. You can see some of them at the link below. I hope that helps.
http://amzn.to/2aCcSWr
Terrie Taylor says
Hi!
What is that interesting-looking little glass bottle with the wire bail closure in the photo, and where could I get one?
Julie says
Hi Terrie,
I bought mine a couple years ago at Meijer grocery store for around $6. It's just a glass bottle with a swing stopper. If you don't have a Meijer nearby you can pick one up on Amazon. They are around $8. They are great for homemade salad dressing, serving drinks, or storing homemade cleaners. I have a few of them and I love them. The link to get one on Amazon is below. Thanks!
http://amzn.to/2aR9XMk