Using a natural DIY laundry scent booster can be just as effective as the store-bought scent boosters and safe to use in your home. Most people have a desire for their laundry to smell good, I know I do. Many store-bought laundry scent boosters have artificial fragrance and chemicals that are hard to pronounce.
Learning to make laundry smell good with essential oil is a game changer. As a replacement for artificial fragrance, making a DIY laundry scent booster using essential oils is the best route to go for clean smelling laundry.
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Homemade Laundry Scent Booster FAQ
How do you make natural laundry boosters?
The answer is using 3 simple ingredients: Epsom salt, washing soda, and essential oils. It is really that easy!
How to make laundry scent booster at home:
Ingredients:
1 Cup Epsom Salt
1/4 Cup Washing Soda
30 Drops Essential oils
Instructions:
Mix all of the ingredients together and add to an airtight jar, I use these ones.
Add 1 scoop (about 1/4-1/3 cup depending on the size of your load) on top of the clothes in the washing machine. Add laundry detergent as usual and wash.
The DIY laundry scent booster will last for about a year. If you would like to make this in bulk, simply double all of the measurements.
Do you put scent boosters in the washer or dryer?
When using a DIY laundry scent booster, it is best to use it in the washer. Simply put a small scoop of scent booster on top of the clothes in the washer. Follow up by adding your regular laundry detergent, I like this one, and wash as normal.
DIY Laundry Scent Booster with Epsom Salt
You might wonder why there is epsom salt in this recipe. Typically you see epsom salt used in bath products, like this Lavender Rose Bath Soak recipe, however epsom salt is a great addition to a homemade laundry scent booster. The main benefit of adding it to a DIY laundry scent booster is how soft it will make your clothes.
What is washing soda?
Washing soda, also known as soda ash (sodium carbonate), can be used as a natural cleaner. Although washing soda is a chemical compound, it is not harmful when used in DIY laundry scent boosters. If you do not have washing soda on hand, you can buy some here. Alternatively, you can just use baking soda as a replacement for washing side in laundry scent boosters.
Essential oils for laundry use
Essential oils are a great addition to any laundry product, especially homemade laundry boosters. Adding a beautiful fragrance to the laundry without any harmful artificial fragrances. Essential oils can leave your clothes naturally scented for days after being washed. If you will be using this DIY laundry scent booster on your kids clothes, just be sure to use a kid-safe essential oil.
The Best Essential Oils for Laundry
Fresh Scent
Citrus Scent
Sweet Scent
Clean Scent
Floral Scent
Masculine Scent
Kid-Friendly Essential Oil Blends
DIY Laundry Scent Booster
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Epsom Salt
- ¼ Cup Washing Soda
- 30 Drops Essential Oil I used Lavender, Eucalyptus, and Lemon
Instructions
- Mix ingredients together in a bowl.
- Transfer mixture to an airtight container, I like to use these jars.
- Use in washing machine to freshen the smell of your clothes.
Notes
More DIY recipes to make at home:
Natural Homemade Sunscreen Recipe
10 DIY Self-Care Products You Can Make at Home
Hi, I’m Ashley — mama, maker, and lover of all things from-scratch. Around here, you’ll usually find me barefoot in the kitchen, covered in flour or beeswax, with kids underfoot and something simmering on the stove. I believe in slow living, simple joys, and the kind of home that smells like cinnamon rolls and sunshine. Find out more about me here.
