If your clothes don’t smell, add a few drops to the washing machine.

If your clothes don’t smell, add a few drops to the washing machine.

Many people love the clean smell of their clothes after washing, but they are often disappointed when their clothes come out of the washing machine without the fresh smell they expected. There are many products on the market that promise to make your clothes smell nice, but they are often expensive and contain chemicals that are harmful to your health and the environment. What if I told you that there is a natural and economical way to get the scent you want? In this article, you will discover how adding a few drops of a natural ingredient during the wash can make the difference.

Clothes don’t stink, use a few drops during the wash
To bring life back to the clothes you wash in the washing machine, you can use a homemade fabric softener solution. This mixture can be obtained by dissolving 200 g of citric acid in a liter of water. To give a natural aroma to the fabric softener solution, you can add 15 drops of your favorite essential oil during use. To prevent the scent of essential oils from fading, it is recommended to add them to the homemade fabric softener solution immediately before the last rinse of the washing machine and not at the beginning of the wash cycle. Among the essential oils recommended for scenting clothes, citrus oils such as sweet orange, lemon and bergamot, or balsamic oils such as rosemary, thyme and oregano are the most long-lasting. Sandalwood essential oils also,

Other ways to scent clothes during washing

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There are also other different ways to obtain scented and environmentally friendly clothes, using natural remedies for the washing machine. Let’s see which ones:

White vinegar is an excellent detergent and degreaser for clothes. Instead of the traditional fabric softener, this product can be used by pouring half a glass directly into the washing machine drum or into the sink for hand washing. You can also opt for apple cider vinegar, which is more delicate and scented. Vinegar is effective in fixing colors and removing stains.
Baking soda is an effective antibacterial agent and a natural deodorizer for clothes. You can pour a couple of tablespoons directly into the drum or tray of the washing machine, as you would do with laundry detergent. If you wash by hand, you can pour a little baking soda into the warm water of the basin, letting it dissolve well and leaving the clothes to soak for at least an hour.
Epsom salts or bitter salt are a pure mineral compound formed by magnesium and sulfate, ideal for giving a pleasant aroma to clothes. You can mix 1-2 cups of bitter salt with 2 tablespoons of essential oil of your choice and add 1-2 tablespoons of this mixture directly into the washing machine before washing the clothes.