How Do You Add Natural Scent to Laundry?

A few drops of essential oil on wool dryer balls gives natural scent on your terms — here's how.
By Better Human Goods
1 min read

You can add a light, natural scent to laundry by putting a few drops of essential oil directly on wool dryer balls before tossing them in. The wool holds the oil, and as the balls tumble in the warm dryer, a subtle scent transfers to the clothes — far gentler and more controllable than the heavy synthetic fragrance of a dryer sheet.

A few tips: use just a few drops (a little goes a long way), let it absorb for a moment before starting the dryer, and re-apply every few loads as the scent fades. Lavender, eucalyptus, and citrus are popular choices. Keep in mind essential oils are potent — if anyone in the home has sensitivities, go light or skip it. This is the appeal of wool balls for many people: scent entirely on your terms, or none at all. More in how to soften laundry naturally.

Try BHG wool dryer balls.