Cleaning and Laundry

Fabric Softener Crystals

Make fabric softener crystals with Epsom salt with lavender and lemongrass oils. Add a scoop to the rinse cycle. A frugal swap for store-bought.

Fabric softener crystals

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Epsom salt with lavender and lemongrass oils. Add a scoop to the rinse cycle.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
CourseDIY

What You’ll Need
  

  • 2 cups Epsom salts
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemongrass essential oil
  • Large bowl airtight container (wide-mouth mason jar), tablespoon scoop

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Put the Epsom salts and essential oils in a large bowl.
  2. Stir until the oils are evenly worked into the crystals.
  3. Keep in an airtight jar with a tablespoon scoop.

Notes

Add 2 Tbsp. directly to the clothes in the washer. Add more oil for a stronger scent, or swap in other oils.
Safety: essential oils are toxic to cats and other pets and can irritate skin; keep the jar closed and out of reach and label it not bath salts / not food.