Fall home decor is one of the best ways to make your interiors feel as cozy as possible, and it shouldn’t just stop with colorful cushions and pumpkin-themed porch arrangements. Filling your home with delicious scents sets the scene for all your fall-favorite activities, and treating your laundry is the best way to achieve it.
In today’s blog, we’re going to share the best fall scents for your laundry and all the DIY tips you’ll need to get started. Read on to learn more!
What Are The Best Fall Scents?
There’s a reason why people flock to Starbucks every fall for their signature Pumpkin Spice Latte—it’s an absolute seasonal staple. Whether you want to eat, drink, or infuse your laundry with these beloved favorites, here are a few of our go-to fall scents to enjoy:
Pumpkin spice
Pine
Orange
Apple Cinnamon
Brown Sugar Vanilla
Sandalwood
Scents are a powerful way to unite with the upcoming season. Ring in the beauty of autumn with a scented cinnamon candle, a sandalwood car diffuser, or read on to discover our tips on how to make your laundry smell incredible!
How to Make Your Laundry Smell Like Fall
Imagine pulling your freshly washed and dried cardigan out of the machine and it smells like a deliciously spicy cinnamon stick. It’s like wearing your favorite drink, only better. There are plenty of ways to infuse your laundry with the scents of fall, including shopping for autumn-themed detergents and fabric softeners. If you’re looking to capture an aroma that’s completely unique to you, essential oils are the way forward.
Fall Scents: Essential Oils
Essential oils are one of the best ways to fill your home with the smells of fall. Made from pure, concentrated plant extracts, these little vials of goodness offer many healing benefits when used as part of aromatherapy. Since they’re quite strong, you can also purchase fragrance oils instead, which is ideal for those with sensitive skin.
How to Add Essential Oils to Your Laundry
As well as diffusing essential oils, you can also add them to your laundry for a powerful scent injection. Simply add a few drops of your favorite essential oil directly into the washer drum or to a dryer ball and enjoy the benefits almost instantly.
TOP TIP: You can even use essential oils on other items in the house like pillowcases to help you fall asleep, comforted by the scent of sweet apple cinnamon. Dilute a generous helping of oil in a spray bottle of water and spritz to your heart’s content!
How to Make Your Own Essential Oil Laundry Combination
Fall-specific essential oils can sometimes be quite costly, so why not consider a DIY fall laundry scent instead? It’s simple to make your own combination that works just as well as the store-bought one. If you love DIY, you could also consider making your own laundry detergent.
What you’ll need:
20-30 drops essential oils
1 cup baking soda
1 ½ cups Epsom salts
How to make the mixture:
Pick your favorite fall scent essential oil and mix a few drops into the Epsom salts.
Stir until the desired strength is achieved. It helps to take a good sniff after each addition to regulate the power as you go!
Add the baking soda and mix again. Place the mixture into a glass jar or container with your chosen scent label.
You only need 1-2 drops of this mixture in your washing, so it’s guaranteed to last all season long. That’s the great thing about essential oils – a little goes a long way!
How to Make Laundry Scent Boosters for Fall
Laundry scent boosters or laundry beads are a great way to give your laundry a cleaning boost. It’s important to note that scent boosters are a supplement, not a substitute. They do not clean clothes on their own and must be used alongside regular detergent. You can use a beaded scent booster, a whitening booster, or even make your own DIY booster!
Just like essential oil combinations, you can make your own laundry booster at home. If using your own ingredients, you can even add a few drops of the essential oil to add a much-needed scent addition.
What you’ll need:
Choose one of the following options…
Baking soda
White vinegar
Bleach
Borax
How it works:
Simply add any of the above ingredients into your load to give it an extra boost.
You only need 2-3 tablespoons per wash and each option can be added directly to the drum.
Combine with a few drops of essential oil to maximize the scent results!
How to Keep Your Laundry Fresh in the Fall?
Once you’ve made some DIY essential oils, added boosters to your wash, and filled your home with the scents of fall, you won’t want all that effort to go to waste.
Here are a few ways to keep your laundry lasting longer and fresh (this season and all year round):
Wash your clothes as soon as possible after wearing them
Store clothes in a dry place and keep them well-ventilated
Treat stains immediately to prevent lasting damage
Place delicates in a mesh bag before washing
Add a laundry booster or DIY essential oil to your wash
Keep closet and drawers organized to optimize storage
Fold and pack away clothes right after cleaning
Check out our blog for more laundry tips!
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