October 27, 2026

Hello Neighbor!

Ever notice how the drawers holding your clothes can sometimes smell a bit musty? You can buy sachets for this but there is a much easier and less expensive way!

My mom had a trick that I use to this day. Tuck an unwrapped bar of soap, wrapped loosely in an old handkerchief, into the back corner, and within a day your drawer will smell fresh. Below is how I do mine.

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Anisa

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Photo: Anisa at her dresser, tucking an unwrapped bar of soap, wrapped loosely in a thin cloth, into the back corner of a drawer.

Tuck A Bar Of Soap In Your Drawer To Keep Clothes Smelling Fresh

An unwrapped bar of soap slowly releases its scent into the air around it, which makes it a cheap, long-lasting stand-in for a store bought sachet in any drawer or closet.

How To Do It

1. Unwrap a bar of soap you like the scent of, a plain, inexpensive bar works fine.
2. Wrap it loosely in a thin cloth, an old handkerchief, or a piece of pantyhose so it never touches fabric directly.
3. Tuck it into the back corner of a dresser drawer or set it on a closet shelf.
4. Swap in a fresh bar every couple of months once the scent fades.

More Ways To Use It

• A bar set on a linen closet shelf keeps folded sheets and towels smelling just as fresh.
• Drop one in a gym bag or suitcase between trips so it is not greeted with a musty smell next time.

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