To add oil to dryer balls for a subtle fragrance in your laundry, apply a few drops of essential oil to the balls after your clothes are dry and then run the dryer on a cool, air fluff cycle for about 10 minutes.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
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Dry Your Clothes First: It's crucial to add the oil after your clothes are completely dry. This prevents the oil from potentially staining or damaging your fabrics, especially delicate ones.
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Add Essential Oils: Place 3-4 drops of your favorite essential oil onto each dryer ball. Common choices include lavender, lemon, eucalyptus, or tea tree oil. Start with a small amount; you can always add more next time if you want a stronger scent. Consider using essential oils specifically formulated for laundry for optimal results.
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Run on Cool/Air Fluff Cycle: Place the dryer balls with the added oil back into the dryer with your dry clothes. Set the dryer to a cool or "air fluff" cycle for approximately 10 minutes. This low-heat or no-heat cycle will distribute the scent without damaging your garments or the dryer balls.
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Enjoy Freshly Scented Laundry: Your clothes will now have a light and pleasant fragrance.
Important Considerations:
- Type of Oil: Only use pure essential oils. Fragrance oils or synthetic oils may not be suitable and could potentially damage your dryer or clothing.
- Material of Dryer Balls: Wool dryer balls are excellent for absorbing and distributing essential oils. Plastic dryer balls may not absorb the oil as effectively, and some plastics might react negatively with certain oils.
- Sensitivity: Be mindful of allergies or sensitivities within your household. Choose essential oils that are safe and well-tolerated by everyone.
- Spot Test: If you're concerned about staining, test the essential oil on a hidden area of a garment before using it on a full load.
By following these steps, you can easily and safely add essential oils to your dryer balls to create beautifully scented laundry.
