October 18, 2018
DIY Lemon + Lavender Fabric Freshener Spray
If you need to freshen a pillow, a throw blanket, or a stinky pair of shoes, this fabric freshener spray will quickly replace that fabric spray you’ve been using and become a new favorite. The chemicals and artificial fragrance in traditional fabric sprays are toxic and when you see how easy and inexpensive this spray is to mix up, you’ll be DIY’ing your fabric spray too.
Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup vodka (or rubbing alcohol)
- 5 drops lemon essential oil
- 5 drops lavender essential oil
- spray bottle
- spray label
Add ingredients to a spray bottle and shake to combine. Also pictured in this post are my new Clean Mama Home Flour Sack Towels and Cleaning Bucket.
Spray on fabric to freshen – let dry completely before using. If you are concerned about water on fabric, test in an inconspicuous area first.
You can see all my DIY cleaning recipes on the site here.
Sports Mom Says
Do you use this spray in place of Febreeze fabric spray? I currently spray Febreeze on my teenager’s workout clothes before laundering and would like to use a more environmentally friendly product with the same successful results.
b r Says
Post authorYes!
Lisa Says
Hi – can this be tap water or should it be distilled water?
b r Says
Post authorTap will work 🙂
Becky Says
I made this refreshing, lightly scented spray tonight for my husbands car interior. After it had been vacuumed and cleaned, it still wasn’t smelling very fresh, so I pitched all of his artificial air fresheners and spritzed this on the floor, seats, and ceiling. A few hours later, the car smells much nicer! Thank you!
Hazel Says
Hi
Just out of curiosity, why add the vodka or rubbing alcohol to the fabric freshener
b r Says
Post authorIt kills bacteria and bacteria is what is causing any odors 🙂
Julie Says
It also helps the spray dry faster than water alone. 😊
Teresa Says
Just mixing up my second bottle. Love the refreshing scent, it always lifts my spirits!
Caroline Harris Says
My daughter is allergic to lavender what could I use instead?
b r Says
Post authorJust the lemon or add a couple drops of orange to it.
Kara Says
Would this help with smoothing our wrinkles on pillows/duvet covers once you’ve made the bed?
b r Says
Post authorSure would!
Nanna Says
Good Mosquito spray!!
Danielle Says
Will this work on fabrics like wool?
Tiffany Says
Could I use vinegar instead of alcohol?
Clean Mama Says
Post authorNot in this recipe….
Abbey Says
I have stinky washclothes even after washing. Can I soak them in this solution?
Clean Mama Says
Post authorI’d try white vinegar in the wash – 1/4 – 1/2 cup!