But did you know that it’s possible for you to use essential oils for laundry too?

Heres everything you should probably know about how to use essential oils in your laundry, according to experts.

Additionally, certain essential oils have anti-microbial properties which could help todisinfect and deodorize laundry.

DIY laundry fabric softener with bottle of distilled white vinegar, bowl of baking soda next to essential oil and measuring cup with water

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This is ideal for things sports or gym clothing, Rubin says.

These oils are generally non-irritating and offer pleasant scents, Rubin says.

In fact, lemon essential oil is known being anatural stain remover.

DIY fabric refresher with essential oil bottle, spray bottle, hot water in measuring cup and small bowl of baking soda

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It can be used to remove stains on everything from hard surfaces to fabrics.

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Can You Add Essential Oils to the Dryer?

This will further dilute the oils and minimize any fire risk.

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Using vinegar is a great way to dilute essential oils for safe use in laundry.

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