I have always loved walking into a house and getting a waft of that clean laundry smell, so I was thrilled when a 1 cent dryer hacker made mine smell so good. Historically, I have used dryer sheets and scented balls in my laundry, but then an expert cleaner shared an essential oil dyer hack with me and I decided to give it a go, using a few drops of my favorite oil on a damp cloth and chucking it in the dryer with the rest of the load and I loved how luxurious it made my items smell. It’s a brilliant laundry tip and not only does it make your clothes smell great, you can actually smell it around the house, it lasts and is cheaper than using dryer sheets.

What is the essential oil dryer hack? I used 3-5 drops of a geranium essential oil I already had at home onto a clean, damp cloth Instead of dryer sheets, use a few drops of essential oil on a damp cloth to make your laundry smell nice. It's important the cloth is damp so it doesn't stain your clothes or become a fire hazard. It’s a natural way to add a fragrance you like naturally, easily and cheaply.

I added 3-5 drops of a geranium essential oil I already had, much like the Handscraft Blends Geranium Essential Oil on Amazon to a damp dish towel and put it in with the rest of the towels in my dryer. Cleaning expert and operation manager at Spekless , Karina Toner, shares the steps she recommends for trying this natural dryer hack at home: There are a few dryer mistakes to keep in mind when using this natural scenting hac.