The Epsom Salt Hack That Keeps Pillows And Cushions Smelling Fresh

So many things lead to stinky upholstery: food odors, pets, children, and just human life in general. We could all use a trick for freshening up unpleasant-smelling cushions. It's extra nice to do it cheaply and without toxins. Epsom salt has surprising abilities to squelch smells. You can get a naturally fresh-smelling home with just Epsom salt and an orange, use it to make DIY potpourri, and refresh your bathroom.

You may have a stash of tiny cinch-top bags that come with jewelry or a small, fragile item. This is the perfect time to put one or more of them to use. Fill a pouch with Epsom salts and some drops of your favorite essential oil scent. If you don't have the aforementioned stock of cinch bags, these Limko Muslin Bags won't set you back much money. Cinch it tightly and tuck or zip it inside a throw pillow or a couch cushion. Every time you and yours take a seat, a lovely aroma will poof forth.

Let the right essential oil join forces with Epsom salt to boost your mood while conquering the stinkies. If you're looking for a jolt of energy, try rosemary, citrus, or mint oils. Instead of buying bottles of expensive oils, there are clever ways you can use orange peels or dried herbs. Save a peel from a snack, hit the spice rack, or tear open a bag of mint tea for a low-effort, low-cost scent.

If you're looking to relax as you lie back against your cushions, you have a healthy list of essential oils or herbs to choose from. Lavender is perhaps the best-known calming scent, but why not venture beyond this go-to for chilling out? Chamomile, clary sage, rose, and neroli are good for quieting nerves. You can up the stink-fighting factor by adding a bit of baking soda to the mix. Baking soda is a powerful odor-eater. However, this combo can make a mess if you don't keep a few things in mind. Baking soda's extremely fine texture easily works its way through fabric weaves and seams, leaving its evidence everywhere. For pillows and cushions that you frequently fluff and squeeze, leave out the baking soda. The friction from constant movement may cause the baking soda to work its way out of the bag's opening, seams, and weave. An easy way to keep the baking soda in its place is to set a sachet under your bed pillows to infuse them with a subtle fragrance.