Your list of provisions for lovelier laundry includes: a pair of clean cotton crew socks and a bottle of doTERRA Lavender essential oil. This is almost too easy blog about!
Drop 15 to 20 drops of Lavender essential oil onto the foot section of {one} sock. Ahhhhhh...just imagine how your fresh, clean laundry's going to smell!
Now tuck scented sock up inside the tube section of the same sock. Push this balled up sock down into the toe of the second sock. Twist the second sock to add a little bulk to the Dry Ball...then pull the opening of the sock down onto itself until you have a tight ball. The tighter the better because in addition to scenting your laundry, the Dryer Ball will fluff the load of laundry too!
* Two Dryer Balls would be absolutely brilliant for fluffing and freshening pillows in the dryer *
Suddenly it's exciting to do laundry again (was it ever?). I couldn't wait for my sheets to be dry so I could breathe in their linen and lavender scent!
~ Romance Your Laundry & Brighten the Task ~
P.S. A Dryer Ball with 15 to 20 drops of essential is good for approximately 10 to 15 loads!
Will try this one...I made some out of wool yarn, did everything as instructions....man, what a mess when they came apart...
ReplyDeleteOh no! LOL, plain old socks should hold together just fine :)
DeleteI simply LOVE your blog! I have spent hours on it today. As a long time believer and "user" of EO, you have enlightened me and re-ignited my inquisitive search. THANK YOU! <3 the tips <3
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. long does this last? More than one dryer load? I recently bought some all natural lavender linen spray but the scent really isn't very obvious.
ReplyDeleteWith doTERRA Lavender I get 10 to 15 loads worth.
DeleteOh my gosh, I love this. So timely. Just yesterday I was looking around the house for something I could put some drops of lavender oil on and throw into the dryer.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this idea. I also cannot wait to try your fabric softener blend. I too have a blog and you will likely see me credit you with these DIY projects in the near future! ~ http://glorioslygfmom.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteoops. That would be http://gloriouslygfmom.blogspot.com. One handed typing is never a good idea. :)
DeleteWhere can you get the lavendar oil?
ReplyDeleteHave you tried this with other scents of oil, such as a eucalyptus or peppermint? I am not a big fan of lavender, but I love the idea of citrus or mint scents and I think eucalyptus would be great to do the sheets in when we are suffering with colds this time of year! Thanks for the great ideas!
ReplyDeleteI made dryer balls using tennis balls (old one would work fine if you had them, and my daughter told me that Family dollar carries some cheap one - After I bought mine)& placed them inside old, clean tube socks. I think I used 1 tube sock for the 3 balls. Cut the sock into sections (you might only get 2), put ball inside a section, and tied a knot in each end!
ReplyDeleteI had read about the wool balls, but am allergic to wool, and did not like the idea of wool balls in my dryer, getting wool lint on all my clothing. I have put fabric softener (homemade or commercial either one would work) on the ends. Could easily put a few drops of essential oil on the ends, if I could figure out what fragrance I'd like to use. NOT lavender, which I don't like. (Used to think i was the only person out there that didn't like it, but am finding more & more people who don't.) To each his/her own!
Of course making a ball from just socks is cheaper!! Unless you have old balls which you are recycling.
DeleteI can understand being allergic to wool and not wanting to go with the wool balls, but I'm going to rain on your parade with your tennis balls. There's a chemical in the tennis ball that, when heated in your dryer, is releasing toxins into your clothing.
DeleteOh, I have GOT to try this. I loved the wool felted ball idea and bought myself 2 skeins of 100% wool suitable for felting (it said so on the package). I spent 2 evenings getting cramps in my hands winding them into tight balls. Followed the instructions for felting, but they would not felt.
ReplyDeleteSocks seam much easier. Are these full size adult socks? The size in the last 2 pics made me wonder if they were toddler or kid socks.
Those are adult size crew socks...have fun!
DeleteThank you, I linked this back to you :)
ReplyDeleteI also Label a Freezer baggie one with lavender on it so when I opt to use a different scent it keeps its smell.
ReplyDeleteI did 5 loads today on one sock with lavender,and it still smells great :)
I made these today for my bedsheets and it is amazing! I also made my own blend for my eldest son, who is suffering from the flu. I used that one on his blankets for tonight to help him rest and get better.
ReplyDeleteHere's the link to my blog post about it if you would like to read it:
http://anagnosticpagan.blogspot.com/2013/01/and-illness-has-hit-my-home.html
I gave you credit and a link back for the great idea!
So excited to try this! Quick question for you... do these help with static cling as well? We've been having a lot of trouble with clingy clothing!
ReplyDeleteYes, they do!
DeleteRebecca, Just found your blog and I am loving it! I live in Alaska and use many things made of down. Have you tried your lavender drops on a tennis ball? Saw your idea witht he socks but the tennis balls I use with down. Thanks for your help.
ReplyDeleteThe heat of the dryer releases toxic chemicals from the rubber in the tennis balls. I would not recommend using those at all.
DeleteI love, love, LOVE your blog! Thanks for all the fabulous ideas! I like to put a dry washcloth with about 5 safety pins attached to take away static cling
ReplyDelete:-)
Thanks Stephanie! Great idea with the safety pins...do they ever catch on clothes though?
DeleteMine have never come apart, yet.... Knock on wood! :)
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