a cheap way to make your house smell DIVINE and soooo fresh

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i just wanted to share this with you, i don't like traditional aerosol sprays, and i dont think they are very good for you. so here is what i have come up with:

get an empty water spray bottle, fill it up with half fabric conditioner and half water, shake it up and -this sounds bizarre- spray it on your radiators when they are on. it creates a lovely fresh linen smell all around your house. (i use the yellow comfort btw)

I do this too, I spray some on the doormat so it smells nice when you walk in. Saves buying Febreeze!

That sounds like a good idea, might have to try that myself....

Nice one!

I usually hang a few items of freshly washed laundry on the radiator.

yeah i dry my laundry inside on the radiators at the mo as dont have a tumbledryer. and i spray a bit extra on the drying clothes too :)

I am far too lazy to do the mixing thing - I just put a drop of essential oil on the radiators!

I do similar, I put a little fabric conditioner on a tissue and leave it to evaporate off. Smells lovely!

Will the fabric conditioner not stain/leave sticky marks on your radiators? Liking the idea though!

ooh sounds lovely - thank you

I put it on an old sock and tuck it in behind rad. On reflection I think an aerosol in the shape of a stone would be classier than an old sock.
You shouldn't put fabric conditioner in a towel wash, so sometimes I put the sock in the dryer with the towels for 10 mins, so you get the scent.

Please tell me why you shouldn't put fabric conditioner in a towel wash - I always do because I like soft towels!

I don't use fabric softener - does my house stink?

Um... well I got it from a reliable source (um, probably someone on here). The conditioner clings to the fibres so that at first they come out lovely and soft, they go crispy much quicker. I've tried it and it's true. The best thing for towels is the tumbler. I can't justify using it for a full dry, but even ten minutes when they're nearly dry form the line or the horse fluffs them up nicely.

Thanks - will check this out

I heard that fabric conditioner on towels made them less absorbent (of water).

i don't use fabric softener? can i use white vinegar instead (for the radiators i mean)

yes fabric softener reduces teh absorbancy of towels.

Shouldnt use fabric softner on towels as it coats the fibres and it wont absorb as much moisture (which is what they are for) same goes for cloth nappies. We dont use fabric softner at all my clothes smell nice and aint too rough after ironing :)

As for nice smells i use essential oil on radiators, smells wonderful :D