For home use, I want to make sachets, what ingredients lying around can I use?

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Not to sell, but to make for myself, I need sachets to throw in my gym bag, sock drawer, etc. I have tons of oils, but no clue what I can stuff in these little tulle baggies I have.

No potpourri or aromabeads on hand, anything else I can use? I was thinking of scenting paper towels and stuffing them in the baggies. Any better ideas? Would raw oatmeal work?

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Aha, found a recipe using uncooked rice! Anyone ever try that?

[Guest jurnalynn]

Aha, found a recipe using uncooked rice! Anyone ever try that?

if u try the rice let me know how it works

TY

Laura

[sockmonkey]

I would have an aversion to using food stuff like oats or rice to be stored in closets, gym bags, shoes, etc., due to the possibility of attracting bugs.

Why not use powdered detergent or maybe baking soda? You can put those in an ordinary envelope and seal it. Or, you could pour some in a paper towel, glue it shut, and place it inside a fabric "envelope" you make from old clothing or other fabric scraps to make it pretty.

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Oooh, never thought of detergent, does that take scent oil well?

[sockmonkey]

It should take scents well since most of them contain clays to absorb scent, but remember most detergents are already scented, so unless you find an unscented go for a scent that will be compatible.

[DeAnna_EC]

dryer sheets...i toss those into my sons smelly gym bag all the time (i even put extra room spray that i make onto them)

if you want to use your own fragrance you could toss a few into the washer and wash out the scent then add your own

[debscent]

I soak a cotton ball in FO and use it in my gym bag or under the seat of my car.

[Chemsgurl]

I use flaxseed mixed with lavender buds.

[Sister Kya]

Salt, especially the larger crystals of Kosher salts or rock salt, takes scent well.

I usually add FO to a jar of salt, shake and let it soak in, then transfer to a small cloth bag. The muslin tea bags or organza bridal favors-type bags work well for me.

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Wow, so many great ideas!

I need to try a few!