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DIY Upholstery Spray

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DIY Upholstery Spray

Right before school starts I always get an urge to deep-clean my house. During this phase I start doing “deep-cleaning things”, like spraying my upholstery for a fresh scent. There’s a small issue, however: I do not like the smell of store-bought upholstery sprays. They are so strong and have a fake chemically smell to them.  So, before I put myself through another round of spraying stuff I don’t love, I thought I’d try my hand at making my own DIY upholstery spray.

What You’ll Need to Make Your Own Upholstery Spray

DIY Frebreze

  • Distilled Water
  • Vinegar
  • Fabric Softener (Store Bought or a DIY version described below)
  • Spray Bottle- Originally, I dumped out my Febreze bottle and used it for this spray, but then I found these glass spray bottles on Amazon, and I love them!

I have never, in my life, bought fabric softener. Never. I actually don’t even know how you use fabric softener. Pinterest to the rescue. Here is a post that tells you how to make your own fabric softener. (I was super excited that the post uses a Rosemary Mint conditioner because I actually use the same stuff, and love the scent!) If you’re like me and don’t buy fabric softener, don’t go making the entire recipe or you’ll end up with 9 cups, and you only need 1/4 cup. Instead do 3 Tablespoons water, 1 1/2 Tablespoons vinegar, and 1 Tablespoon conditioner.

Directions: How to Make DIY Upholstery Spray

Mix together 1/2 cup distilled water, 1/2 cup vinegar, and 1/4 cup fabric softener (store-bought, or the homemade version mentioned above). Pour this mixture into a spray bottle. Go ahead and give that a little shake and start spraying away. Give it a little time to dry, and you’ll notice your pillows smell like Rosemary Mint… or whatever scent you’re using.

What I love about this recipe is the mild scent. I’m not looking for a lavender field growing in my house, I just want to lay my head down and smell a slight scent from the spray. That’s exactly what this does.

Thanks for letting me take a little break from cleaning to share this fabulous recipe with you!

For a powder version of upholstery deodorizer, click here.

 

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Easy to Make DIY Upholstery Spray. Perfect for freshening and deodorizing your fabric furnishings.

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  1. Life Breath Present says

    September 7, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    I’ve never thought to use DIY febreze recipe, though this does sound simple enough. And, I’m much like you in that I don’t buy fabric softener. I do need to consistently use vinegar in the rinse cycle for our clothes (especially as we dry them on the line outside), but I just might be able to make a bit of fabric softener just for this DIY Febreze! 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      September 7, 2015 at 11:47 PM

      I am so glad someone else out there doesn’t buy fabric softener either. Not that anything is wrong with fabric softener, I just thought I might be the only one. I also use vinegar on stinky clothes http://www.the-organized-life.com/cleaning-tip-tuesday-freshen-the-laundry/ Hope you enjoy the DIY Febreze… and remember you could try any conditioner you enjoy.

      Reply
  2. Ellen from Ask Away says

    August 27, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    OMG yes!!!! thank you so much for sharing this!
    XO Ellen from Ask Away
    http://www.askawayblog.com

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      August 28, 2015 at 8:45 AM

      You are SO welcome! Hope you enjoy!

      Reply

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