Homemade Febreze - PROVEN

I recently wrote a status on Facebook saying how I really wish someone would create a candle, oil warmer or spray that smelled as good as my fabric softener.

I got a lot of responses and most of them included making my own Homemade Febreze!

I have had this pinned on my Pinterest DIY board for a while now and I had completely forgotten about it! 

I have used Febreze before, all the different types and scents and I like them, especially the "seasonal" ones, but not so much that it's worth spending the $4 a can/bottle on, even at the dollar store.  So, when I found out that I could make my own and I could determine the scent, I was sold.

I happened to have an empty spray bottle in the basement (which I just happened to find when we deep cleaned down there...yuck.)

Beth helped me and we had to use a make-shift funnel...but hey, whatever works!

 

I doubled the recipe because I use a cheap-o fabric softener (I had a coupon) and I wanted the scent to be more concentrated.  It smells amazing!!!!

The one and only complaint I have, is that the scent doesn't seem to stick around long enough for my liking, but I believe that has to do with the Purex I was using.  If I would spring for Downy I am sure it would last a lot longer, but I don't see that happening in my near future.

Get on this one people, saves a lot of money and smells SO good....it really does work!

Wish you could give this a whiff! Haha!

Homemade Fabric Softener - PROVEN

My sister, Ann, shared this pin with me on Homemade Fabric Softener.

I'm very happy that she did.  I love using Fabric Softener and even though my washing machines doesn't have a spout for it, I use a Downy Ball.

If you're like me, you're probably outraged at the prices of fabric softener at the store, even at the Dollar Store!  I get so mad because the really good smelling, softening and long lasting softeners are just too much money!

I gave this recipe a shot and I loved it.  I still use it now and I change up the type of conditioner I use, just trying to find my favorite.

I did cut the amount of vinegar it calls for in half because to me, it still smelled too much like vinegar with the full 3 cups.