This is Why You Should Attach a Clothespin to the Shower

isn’t magic.

It’s simply a clever use for an inexpensive household item.

And honestly, I love little tricks like this because they prove that sometimes you don’t need another fancy product cluttering up the bathroom.

How to Make a Scented Shower Clothespin

Ready to try it?

Here’s the basic idea.

What You’ll Need

1 clean wooden clothespin

A small amount of essential oil or a shower-safe fragrance

A small dish or piece of paper towel

A safe spot outside the direct water stream

Step 1: Choose Your Scent

Pick an

aroma you enjoy.

Popular choices include:

Lavender

Eucalyptus

Peppermint

Lemon

Orange

Rosemary

Tea tree

If you’re using essential oils, remember that concentrated oils can irritate skin and eyes, so they’re best treated as fragrances for the surrounding air rather than something to apply directly to your body.

Step 2: Add a Small Amount

Put just a few drops of your chosen oil onto the wooden clothespin.

You don’t need to drench it.

In fact, using too much oil can make the scent overpowering and increases the chance of the oil

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getting onto surfaces or skin.

Step 3: Place It Safely

Clip the clothespin onto a shower rod, hanging organizer, or another suitable location where it is: