We’ve been meaning to blog these for a while but we wanted to try them out for ourselves first and see if they worked and our Trader Joe’s (apparently the most popular TJ’s in LA) has been out of them. We finally hit an alternative Trader Joe’s and grabbed a pack. Although they don’t have the fabric softening properties of dryer sheets, we definitely like them to add an extra dimension of luxury to our laundry.
Trader Joe’s Lavender Dryer Bags
Reusable for 3-4 washes, they added a subtle hint of lavender to our sheets and pillowcases. Once they’ve done their time in the wash, the copy on the packaging suggests you rip open the bag, sprinkle the buds on your carpet and vacuum them up. With our weekly vacuuming scheduled for Monday, we ripped open a bag, let it work its magic and vacuumed up the flowers when we arrived home. Our house smelled of the south of France and that alone may be worth it. We're also throwing one in our luggage to counteract that stale airplane smell.
[Image via Henrietta Farenheit]
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You could go to Ojai, get a big bag of lavendar at the Lavander Festival and make your own. I bought a bag for 8 bucks at what was Tottenham Court, made sachets for the drawers, closets, one to put in my pillow case, etc. They also sell lavendar at the Ventura County farmer's markets. They may also sell them at the Strawberry Festival which is this weekend--gonna be GREAT weather, too!
view kaanswfm's profile
I haven't purchased these in a while. You reminded me! I will have to look for them when I go to Trader Joes tomorrow.
view Kerith's profile
I have used them in the past but they kept falling apart in the dryer! However, they are great to use as sachets like the previous poster mentioned:)
view rymon[][]'s profile
I've used these and I love them, too!
You could grow your own lavender and use reusable tea bags.
view asdf3001's profile
If only I could get my drop off service to use these.
view Devyn's profile
These are definately something you can make yourself. Just buy some bulk lavender (or other potpourri) and get some of those little organza bags for wedding favors. Voila! when you're done cycling them through the dryer, you can still sprinkle them around on the carpet and vacuum up, then refill your little organza sack.
Come to think of it, I have some of those around here in my craft basket. Hmm....I need to go find some lavender.
view dblitz1's profile
Where does one buy little organza bags for wedding favors? I've never heard of these.
view jooly's profile
I bought these quite a while ago and every time I used one it burst open in the dryer on the first time! I was very disappointed because I love the concept.
Jooly, those organza bags can be purchased at craft stores like Michael's.
view annki's profile
Organza bags can also be bought at Pearl River Mart if you live in NYC.
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