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Easy and affordable hack keeps clothes in your wardrobe smelling fresh

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It can be tricky to keep your clothes smelling fresh in your wardrobe, but one woman has shared a clever way to do just that.

A fool-proof method is to place dehumidifier bags in your cupboards and drawers to regulate moisture levels and prevent mould from forming. How often you then will depend on where you live and the type of building it is.

While dehumidifier bags can stave off musty odours, those who wish to take it up a notch and incorporate a delightful fragrance should try this 's trick.

Content creator @mama_mila_ shared some budget-friendly hacks to keep your home smelling divine round the clock, one of which was incredibly straightforward. She said that if you're keen on keeping your clothes smelling pleasant, there's an you can hang in your wardrobe.

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"To keep clothes smelling fresh, make Epsom salt and essential oil scent bags," she advised, demonstrating by hanging a blazer with a scent bag on the hanger.

She didn't specify the type of essential oils to use, leaving it open to personal preference. You can even opt for fragrance oils that mimic popular perfume scents.

Alternatively, you can buy essential oil sachets to be placed in the wardrobe. If you're watching your pennies, Primark offers scent sachets that can be positioned near clothes to infuse the area with a lovely aroma.

Mila's tips didn't stop there; she shared several nifty tricks to ensure your bedroom and the rest of your home radiate delightful fragrances.

She also said you could "place essential oils on cotton balls and place them inside your vacuum cleaner" for a glorious-smelling space. As you tidy up with the hoover, the lush aroma is wafted throughout the room.

For a deep clean of your bedding, Mila suggests tossing in "one cup of baking soda" during the wash cycle, assuring it will not only "deodorise but also brighten linen". To maintain a "smelling fresh" vibe in between washings, a pro tip from her is to spritz with a "linen spray".

Admirers poured into the comments section, with one person exclaiming: "Baking soda is truly the best for so many things!!!!"

Excited to try these hacks out, another commented: "Can't wait to try these tips".

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