6 ways to make your laundry smell good naturally
Tired of your laundry smelling a little funky even after you’ve washed it? You’re not alone — and guess what, you don’t need a bunch of chemical-based products to fix it.
Natural laundry tricks are not only super easy, but they leave your clothes smelling fresh in a way that feels… well, natural! Think simple swaps like vinegar, essential oils, and good old sunshine doing all the heavy lifting.
In this blog, we’re diving into six easy ways to make your laundry smell good naturally.
Whether you’re battling sweaty gym clothes, musty towels, or just want that cozy lavender-linen vibe, these tips will have you falling in love with laundry day (or at least not dreading it).
1. Ditch the fabric softener
Fabric softeners might seem like the perfect choice to make your clothes smell good, but they’re often loaded with synthetic fragrances — and they don’t do your washing machine any favours either.
Instead, try a natural laundry hack that’s just as effective (and smells way better): swap fabric softener for 3 capfuls of Bosisto’s Lavender Solution. This product won’t gunk up your machine, while lavender adds a fresh, calming scent without the fake fragrance overload.
Try it for yourself —it gives your laundry that dreamy, just-washed smell that synthetic scents can’t match.
2. Use a quality detergent (consider capsules!)
Why does it matter which detergent you use when you want your clothes to smell good? Because a detergent that really works is going to help remove odours at their source.
Firstly, make sure the formula is biodegradable - detergents that don’t dissolve properly can leave clumps of product in your clothes which leads to residual odours. Then look for quality ingredients like Eucalyptus essential oil (nature's deodoriser).
If you want supercharged wash results, you might even want to consider switching to capsules. Believe it or not, capsules - like Bosisto’s Power+ Laundry Capsules – can actually clean better than liquid or powder.
That’s because they contain ingredients in a concentrated form, which results in excellent stain removal and cleaning power. Power+ Capsules actually contain 6 x enzymes for our best wash performance yet!
3. Consider using a longer cycle
Eco cycles are excellent for a regular wash with light soiling: they help cut down on energy costs and are quick and efficient.
However if your clothes aren’t getting clean, your Eco cycle may not be cutting it. Experiment with your wash cycle: for a load of heavily soiled clothes, denim, gym gear or musty towels you may need a more intensive, heavy duty cycle.
Pair this with a detergent with powerful performance, such as Bosisto’s Power+ Laundry Liquid with 5 x Enzymes, and you’ll likely notice a big difference in your washing’s smell.
4. Tackle really tough odours with eucalyptus
Sometimes washing alone isn’t enough. If you have particularly stinky smells in your wash, you might need to bring out nature’s big guns: Eucalyptus oil.
Bosisto’s Eucalyptus Solution is your perfect partner for more natural laundry. It’s water soluble so it disperses the eucalyptus oil evenly, mixing it throughout your whole wash.
How can you use it? It’s excellent as a pre-wash (perfect for oil stains, or sweaty stains under armpits!). Just rub undiluted onto clothes, leave for a few minutes then add to normal wash.
You can also add 3 capfuls of the Solution to the laundry wash to freshen and deodorise. It’s even better when paired with Bosisto’s Laundry detergents, which all contain pure eucalyptus oil grown in Inglewood, Victoria.
Extra tip for extra-stinky clothes: try to air dry them in the sun if possible: sunlight is a natural antibacterial.
5. Lavender scented linen
If you’ve never tried this natural laundry tip for making your linen and towels smell amazing, you’re missing out!
Pop on your load normally, and in the final rinse add 3 capfuls of Bosisto’s Lavender Solution. This water-soluble blend of lavendula lavender oil leaves a beautiful, fresh natural laundry scent in your sheets, doona covers and towels that lingers.
This is especially nice to do when guests are coming around, and you can finish off the sensory experience by spraying Bosisto’s Lavender Spray around the room before they arrive!
6. Clean your washing machine
This is an obvious one, but if your machine is dirty, your clothes will be too!
Washing machines not only deal with the dirt and grime from our clothes, but the residue of all the powders and liquid softeners we put in daily. Over time this can build up a layer of grime that can eventually come loose and end up on your clean washing.
Giving your washing machine a regular clean (at least once every few months) is a great way to level up your natural laundry game.
If you’re looking for a way to clean your machine naturally, here’s a step-by-step guide to doing a Eucalyptus essential oil washing machine deep clean.
One final tip - don’t forget to leave your washing machine door or lid slightly ajar to air it out after a load – this helps avoid building up odours in the drum.
Ready to enjoy the freshest laundry you’ve ever experienced? With these simple tips, you can ditch the chemicals and enjoy fresh, natural laundry that smells as good as it feels.
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