Yet within a day or two, the smell is often gone.
Instead of investing in expensive commercial fabric sprays, easily create your own with your favorite scents.
This affordable option lets you control the ingredients and avoid potentially harmful chemicals.
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Useyour favorite essential oilto create different sprays.
Consider a calming scent, such as lavender, to spray on your bedding.
A light spritz should be fine for most fabrics but test the spray on an inconspicuous spot first.
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An energizing peppermint or spearmint oil could work well for towels and other household fabrics.
Next, carefully add 20 to 30 drops of your favorite essential oil to the measuring cup.
Unscrew the top of the spray bottle.
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Then, using the small funnel, pour the vodka, oil, and water mixture into the bottle.
Screw the top back onto the bottle.
Consider writing the recipe you used.
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That way, you’ll easily be able to replicate it in the future.
Also, write down the date you made the spray.
Shake the Spray Bottle Prior to Use
Give the bottle a gentle shake before every use.
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Then, lightly spray the fabric.
The scent should last a few days.
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