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Hanging a clothespin above the shower is usually presented as a simple DIY aromatherapy trick.You put a few drops of an essential oil—commonly eucalyptus, peppermint, or lavender—onto the clothespin and clip it somewhere in the shower where it gets damp but isn’t directly under the water. The warm steam can help disperse the scent, making the shower smell pleasant and creating a spa-like experience.
A few cautions:
- Use only a small amount of essential oil; concentrated oils can irritate skin and airways.
- Don’t rely on eucalyptus or menthol aromas to treat asthma, infections, or other medical conditions.
- Keep essential oils away from children and pets, and don’t put oil directly on your skin unless it’s appropriately diluted.
So the “secret” isn’t the clothespin itself—it acts as a simple diffuser for the shower.
