Maximize Your Scent Boosters: Do’s, Don’ts, and Smart Tips

Are You Using Scent Boosters the Wrong Way?

If you think tossing scent boosters into the washer is all there is to it—think again! Using them incorrectly can reduce their effectiveness or even damage your fabrics. Let’s go over some common mistakes people make when using scent boosters and share a few simple yet effective tips to help you use them to their full potential.

Top 5 Mistakes When Using Scent Boosters

1. Tossing Them on Top of Laundry
   Placing scent boosters directly on top of your laundry can diminish their effectiveness. Scent boosters need to fully dissolve at the start of the wash cycle to release their full fragrance.
   
   ✅ Better Way: Add the scent boosters to the bottom of the drum first then load your laundry on top. This allows the fragrance to distribute evenly throughout the wash.

   
   

2. Using Too Little or Too Much
   Too little won’t give that long-lasting freshness while too much can leave residue on fabrics.
   
   ✅ Better Way: Follow these recommended amounts

   • Small Load: About ¼ cup 

   • Medium Load: About ½ cup 

   • Large Load (like blankets or towels): About 1 cup 
   
   💡Pro Tip: Want your clothes to stay fresh even longer? Store your clothes with a small pouch of scent boosters in your wardrobe!
   
   

3. Improper Storage
   Leaving scent boosters exposed to air can cause the fragrance to fade quickly.
   
   ✅ Better Way: Store them in a tight container to keep out moisture and preserve their scent. 
   
   💡Pro Tip: A storage solution like the Calindiana Scent Boosters Holder keeps your laundry space organized while preserving the boosters’ fragrance longer.

   

   Calindiana Scent Boosters Holder

   
   

4. Using Cold Water Without Proper Dissolving
   Scent boosters need to dissolve completely to work and cold water might not always do the trick.
   
   ✅ Better Way: If using cold water, dissolve the scent boosters in warm water first before adding them to your washer. This ensures there’s no residue left behind and helps the scent distribute evenly.

   
   

5. Adding Them to the Detergent Dispensing Compartment in a Front-Load Washer
   Adding scent boosters in the detergent compartment of a front-load washer reduces their effectiveness. Unlike liquid detergent, scent boosters aren't designed to dissolve in the dispenser compartment.
   
   ✅ Better Way: Always add scent boosters directly into the drum for the best results. 

5 Creative Ways to Maximize Your Scent Boosters!

1. Closet & Shoe Fresheners
   Place a few scent boosters in a small pouch or dish and tuck them into your closet, shoe cabinet, or drawers for a gentle and long-lasting fragrance.

2. Carpet & Sofa Deodorizer
   Mix scent boosters with baking soda, sprinkle over carpets or sofas, let it sit for a few minutes, then vacuum—enjoy odor-free freshness!

3. Vacuum Freshener
   Drop a few scent booster beads into your vacuum filter or dustbin. Every time you vacuum, your home will fill with a delightful aroma be filled with a fresh and clean scent.

4. Keep Clothes Smelling Fresh After Washing
   Store freshly laundered clothes with a small scent booster pouch to maintain long-lasting freshness.

5. DIY Fabric Freshening Spray
   Dissolve scent boosters in warm water, pour the mixture into a spray bottle, and lightly spritz your clothes. Works wonders on carpets, sofas, and curtains too!

Freshness That Lasts

Using and storing scent boosters the right way can significantly enhance their effectiveness and prolong their delightful fragrance. If you’ve been making any of these common mistakes, now’s the perfect time to switch things up for fresher and longer-lasting results!