Description
Scented sachets are traditionally used to scent clothing and linens. They are typically filled with a dried herb, flower or potpourri. Historically, sachets have been used for thousands of years as a form of perfume, insect repellant and to induce sleep. Some cultures even used them to repel evil spirits.
Here are several suggestions on how you can use the lavender sachet:
1. Lavender sachets can keep moths away.
Although lavender can’t rid your closest of moths, it can help keep them away to start with. Lavender contains compounds that moths and other insects apparently do not like. The plant has been used for centuries to ward off bugs and should help keep your clothes safe.
2. An old-fashioned lavender deodoriser.
Yoga bags, gym bags and purses can all get…well… stinky. Adding a lavender sachet to the mix is a great way to freshen up your bags (or at least cover up the less desirable smells). And as you search for the items in your bag, the sachet should get tossed around and release its scent.
3. Goodbye car air freshener.
Use the power of the sun + lavender to scent your car. Leave a sachet on your dashboard to allow the sun to warm the lavender buds inside. The heat will promote the release of the essential oils and your car will have a light scent of lavender in no time.
4. Hide some lavender in your desk.
Taking mindful breaks from work is important for physical and mental health. We suggest adding some lavender to your break routine. Keep a lavender sachet in your desk and bring it out to help maximise your 15 minutes of “down time”. We find a few mindful breaths (and sniffs of lavender) can really do wonders.
5. Toss a sachet in the dryer.
By placing a sachet in the dryer you can add a burst of lavender to your load of laundry. Each sachet should last for about 10 loads. We recommend using the sachet when drying your linens, and not with every load, as the sachet will lose a bit of its scent with each use.
No matter how you use them, the trick to sachets is in the “squeeze”. Since our lavender sachets are filled with dried lavender buds, a quick squeeze helps to release essential oil (and smell) held within the bud.
When you feel your sachet has lost too much scent, add a few drops of lavender essential oil to it and it will be as new!
