Here’s a simple and effective homemade scent booster recipe using natural ingredients. It’s safe for most washing machines and customizable to your scent preferences:
🧺 DIY Laundry Scent Booster Recipe
Ingredients:
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2 cups Epsom salt (or coarse sea salt)
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½ cup baking soda (softens water and helps with odor)
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30–40 drops essential oil (choose your favorite scent or mix a few)
Optional Add-ins:
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¼ cup citric acid (for extra softening, especially in hard water)
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Dried herbs or flowers (like lavender buds) – only if you use a mesh bag or muslin pouch
Essential Oil Scent Ideas:
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Fresh + Clean: Lavender + Lemon + Tea Tree
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Relaxing: Lavender + Chamomile + Vanilla
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Energizing: Orange + Peppermint + Eucalyptus
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Classic Clean Linen: Lemon + Lavender + Bergamot
🧼 Instructions:
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In a mixing bowl, combine Epsom salt and baking soda.
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Add essential oils and stir well until fully mixed.
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Transfer to an airtight glass jar or container.
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Use 2–3 tablespoons per load of laundry. Add directly into the drum before adding clothes.
✅ Tips:
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Store in a cool, dry place.
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Shake or stir before each use if oils settle.
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Safe for HE machines (add directly to drum, not detergent dispenser).