Best Essential Oils for Laundry
You know the feeling—you know, the feeling that comes when you take your sheets out of the dryer and fall asleep in a clean bed. There's nothing better than clean laundry, and there's especially nothing better than clean laundry washed with essential oils. We're going to talk more about all-things essential oils. By the end, you'll know the best essential oils for laundry, and you'll be super excited to start washing your clothes. Laundry day doesn't have to be boring!
Top Essential Oils for Laundry
When you're in the market for essential oils, there are a lot of options to choose from. That said, we're going to introduce you to some of our favorite options. This list covers a few must-buy essential oils, so let's get into it!
#1 Lavender Oil
If you're interested in giving your laundry a fresh scent, then lavender oil might be the right option for you. Not only is this scent relaxing, but it is also known to act as a fabric softener. In other words, this essential oil benefits your clothes and smells good, at the same time.
#2 Lemon Oil
If you're like us, it's unavoidable that you get a stain or two in your clothes. Even more, when you've got a white shirt or a pair of white socks on your hands, it's more than likely that you'll get it a little dirty. With the help of lemon oil, you can freshen up your clothes because it acts as a stain remover. Lemon oil is perfect because it leaves your clothes feeling (and looking) fresh and clean.
#3 Peppermint Oil
Sometimes you get out of bed in the morning and you just feel tired. It's frustrating when you're having a low energy morning, but did you know that with the help of peppermint oil you can feel more energized? If you use peppermint essential oils in your laundry routine, then you'll feel a little bit more energized throughout the day, as peppermint essential oils are known to be energy-producing.
#4 Citrus Oils
We all know the smell of citrus, and we all love the smell of citrus. So, if you're looking for a scent that puts you in a good mood, it's a good idea for you to choose a citrus oil for your laundry. Citrus oils make you feel incredibly clean, and we bet that you'll even get some compliments about how good your laundry smells after washing your clothes with citrus essential oils.
#5 Tea Tree Oils
We love using tea tree oils in our laundry because it has some anti-fungal properties in it. Although tea tree oil isn't necessarily the nicest smelling scent, it can decontaminate dirty clothes. We recommend that you wash your laundry with tea tree oil and then you re-wash it with a nicer smelling oil, if a fresh scent is what you want to achieve. Sometimes using tea tree oil can lead to your clothes smelling sterile or medicinal.
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What Are the Pros and Cons of Washing Your Clothes with Essential Oils?
As with all things, there are some positive and negative effects that come with washing your clothes with essential oils. Because of this, we urge you to be cautious when you're washing your clothes with essential oils. Let's talk more about the pros and the cons so that you're informed.
Pros
Essential oils are a great choice if you're looking to cut down on the harmful chemicals in your laundry. As you might expect, traditional fabric softeners and fabric cleaners can be packed with chemicals; essential oils, on the other hand, are not. In addition, essential oils leave your laundry smelling great, and for many people, that's reason enough to use them!
Cons
Depending on the type of fabric that you're washing, your clothes or linens might get damaged as a result of using essential oils. It is best to research the type of fabric you're washing and the type of essential oil you're using in the washer before you wash your belongings with essential oils. If you work hard and do your research beforehand, though, typically clothes do not get permanently damaged as a result of essential oils. One other con is the fact that some people report that their skin gets irritated after washing their clothes with essential oils. Again, do your research—everyone has different tolerance levels when it comes to essential oils.
Join Us at the Retreat at Woodlands
We have been over a lot of information about essential oils, here. By now, you're probably excited to start experimenting with essential oils. At the Retreat at Woodlands apartments, we have washer and dryer connections, so if you have a need for a washer or dryer, we can get you one. For more information about living with us at our comfortable apartments, contact us.