Updated on: January 31, 2022
Originally published on: April 4, 2013
DIY Fabric Softener Recipe
If you read Part One of this series, you are a bit more familiar with Essential Oils and their uses. Over the next two posts I will show you two more simple recipes for common household products using products you most likely have on hand and the Essential oils I received from essential oils from Plant Therapy.
Today is our second DIY recipe post, and it's one of my personal favorites: a DIY homemade fabric softener.
This recipe is nice if you want to soften your clothing and give it a nice scent, at the same time.
Ingredients
¼ cup baking soda
2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional)
3 to 5 drops essential oil (your favorite scent) I made two different scents, using Lemon and Tea Tree for one and Lavender only for the second.
Directions:
Sift the dry ingredients into a container that has a lid.
Then, add the essential oil,
mixing first with a fork
and then sifting the mixture 2-3 more times to thoroughly mix the oil in with the dry ingredients.
I used the following combinations:
Container One: 2 drops Sweet Orange, 1 drop Lemon
Container Two: 3 drops of Lavender only
Keep in a sealed, air-tight container, clearly labeled.
When ready to use, scoop 1 to 2 tablespoons into a bag made of sheer fabric such as muslin or an old pair of hose . Use a rubber band, string or ribbon to tie it closed.
Throw it in the dryer with the clothes, set the dryer and that’s it!
Be sure to check out my fourth and final post in the Plant Therapy Essential oil series - a DIY Air Freshener!
I received these products for free for the purpose of review. Regardless, all opinions are my own.
Oh my I have to try this!! I have been wanting to but seeing your photos makes it look just that much easier. Thanks for sharing. I would like to try the Lavendar, Peppermint, Orange, ok pretty any and all of them!
Wow what a fab idea I will have to try this in future think it would be definitely lavender for me 🙂 xx
Wow this is a great idea! I never thought of this! I will have to book mark for later use!
I would love to try the lavender and tea tree oils
This all sounds very interesting. I like what you did with the dryer I might give that a shot.
I'd love to try Bug-Off Synergy.
I would most like to have the eucalyptus and peppermint oils
Would love the Myrrh Egyptian Essential Oil. My husband loves that scent.
I would love a diffuser or the top 32 essential oil kit.
I would like to try the peppermint
I would love the Fruits 6 Essential Oil Sampler Set! I love fruity smells!
Eucalyptus for resp. ailments.