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#### 🌿 **2. Use the Right Amount of Detergent**
Follow the directions on your detergent label, especially if you have a high-efficiency (HE) washer. Less is more.
#### 🌬️ **3. Dry Clothes Promptly—and Completely**
As soon as the wash finishes, transfer clothes to the dryer or hang them to dry. Damp clothes are magnets for mildew and odor.
#### 🌸 **4. Add a Natural Scent Boost**
Try these laundry scent boosters:
– **Essential oil trick**: Add a few drops of lavender, lemon, or eucalyptus oil to a damp cloth and toss it in the dryer.
– **Homemade scent booster**: Mix 2 cups Epsom salt, 1/2 cup baking soda, and 15–20 drops of essential oil. Add 1–2 tablespoons to your wash.
#### 🧴 **5. Consider a Vinegar Rinse**
A 1/2 cup of white vinegar in the rinse cycle softens fabric and removes any leftover soap residue—plus, the smell disappears as it dries.
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### **Bonus Tip: Refresh Clothes Between Washes**
Use a fabric refresher spray with natural ingredients or make your own:
Mix water, a splash of vodka or witch hazel, and a few drops of essential oil in a spray bottle. Lightly mist clothes, curtains, or linens for an instant fresh boost.
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### **The Bottom Line**
You don’t need fancy detergents or overpowering perfumes to get that dreamy clean-laundry scent. With a few smart habits and simple tweaks, your laundry can smell just as amazing as it looks—every single time.
So go ahead, bury your face in that freshly washed towel. It’s about to smell *heavenly*.
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