I first discovered using essential oil washer and dryer sheets when a friend stayed at our house while we were away.
She used her own scented laundry detergent in the washing machine. When I got home and started to do my own laundry, the machine smelled like a synthetic chemical detergent. (I wondered if we could still be friends!)
It occurred to me to add some essential oil to a wash cloth and run the washer without any clothes. I added drops of Lemon and Siberian Fir essential oils to a wash cloth and ran the machine (I’ll never admit how many drops of essential oil I used). It worked!
I realized I could add a damp wash cloth with essential oils to the dryer as well, and now I use my essential oil washer and dryer sheets regularly when I do laundry.
Here are a few recipes I love!
Sweet Tart
5 drops Lemon (Citrus limon)
5 drops Orange (Citrus sinensis)
5 drops Lime (Citrus aurantifolia)
Fresh Forest
5 drops Siberian Fir (Abies sibirica)
5 drops Black Spruce (Picea mariana)
5 drops White Pine (Pinus strobus)
Lavender Flower
14 drops Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
1 drop Neroli (Citrus aurantium var. amara)
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Such simple great ideas. The fresh aroma of all 3 blends make me want to do laundry. Not to mention the therapeutic value!
I love this idea! I’m always looking for creative ways to use essential oils. Can’t wait to try it.
What a great idea!!!
I can’t stand the smell of fabric softeners/dryer sheets – GROSS!!!
thanks andrea, i knew you could use e.o’s in the dryer, but wasnt sure how many drops or a good blend!
Hi Andrea! Just a short message to tell you how much I enjoy your helpful tips on alternatives for cleaning. The dryer washcloths leave such a nice, fresh scent. Thank you so much for continuing to enhance our education!
Charlene Will
I love this idea and have been using it for some of my essential oils that are ‘riding the edge’ of their shelf-life. Works great + makes me happy to conserve.