Want a natural way to make your laundry smell amazing? My favorite homemade laundry scent booster recipe comes together in under 5 minutes and is made with just 2 natural ingredients. Add a scoop to a load of laundry alongside your favorite eco-friendly detergents or my homemade laundry detergent.
1 large spoon or fork for combining the ingredients
1 large storage container that holds 5 cups of dry goods for storing the scent booster
Ingredients
5cupscoarse sea saltsea salt, kosher, or Epsom salt are the best type of salt.
1-2teaspoonsfavorite essential oil or blend a couple of oils together for a custom scent (100-200 drops)
Instructions
Pour the salt into a large bowl. Then, add the essential oil.
Using a spoon, mix the salt and essential oil with a spoon or whisk.
Spoon the mixture into a container with a lid (like a wide glass jar). For best results, I let the mixture rest for 24 hours, allowing the essential oil to infuse the salt. After 24 hours, the scent booster is ready for your laundry routine.
How to Use:
Add 1/2 cup of scented salt per load. Add directly to the washing machine with clothes, sheets, towels, etc. For HE machines, you may want to try 1/4 cup.
Storage:
Store for up to 12 months.
Notes
Essential Oil Note: Due to the cost of essential oils, I use a cheaper yet still reputable brand like NOW for laundry purposes. NOW sells some oils, like lavender, in bulk bottles. The essential oil may also be skipped, if desired.Best Essential Oil Options:
Individual Oils- I love lavender essential oil, peppermint, sweet orange, lemon, or lemongrass for laundry.
Make Your Own Oil Blend - I love to combine Orange & Lemon, Eucalyptus & Lemon, Peppermint & Orange, or Rosemary & Peppermint. Use 50-100 drops of each oil.