This popular lifestyle and cleaning hack involves turning your bathroom into a DIY aromatherapy spa using a simple wooden clothespin and essential oils.
Here is how the trick works and why people do it:
The Clothespin Shower Hack
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The Setup: Take a plain wooden clothespin (wood is necessary because it is porous and absorbs liquid well) and put 3 to 5 drops of your favorite essential oil onto it.
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The Placement: Clip the clothespin somewhere near your showerhead (on the neck of the fixture or a shower caddy), making sure it is close enough to catch the heat and steam, but not positioned directly under a stream of water where it will wash away.
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The Result: As soon as you turn on a hot shower, the rising steam warms the essential oil on the wood, releasing a rich, fragrant vapor into the bathroom.
Popular Oils to Use
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Eucalyptus or Peppermint: Great for morning showers to clear sinuses, open airways, and give you an energizing boost.
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Lavender or Chamomile: Ideal for evening showers to help unwind, melt away stress, and promote relaxation before sleep.
It is an inexpensive, chemical-free alternative to store-bought shower steamers! Have you ever tried any bathroom aromatherapy hacks like this before?
