The viral clothespin-above-the-shower trick usually refers to turning a wooden clothespin into a simple shower aromatherapy holder. 🌿🚿
How it works
- Take a plain wooden clothespin.
- Put a few drops of an essential oil—commonly eucalyptus, lavender, or peppermint—onto the wood.
- Clip it somewhere in the shower where it will get splashed lightly, but isn’t directly under the strongest stream.
- The warm water and steam help release the scent as you shower.
The clothespin acts as a basic diffuser, so you can get a pleasant aroma without putting oil directly into the bathwater.
⚠️ A couple of important cautions
- Don’t put essential oils directly on your skin unless they’re appropriately diluted and you’re sure they’re safe for you.
- Keep the clothespin away from the drain and don’t let it become waterlogged.
- Essential-oil aromas may feel refreshing, but claims that eucalyptus or peppermint steam “detoxes the lungs,” cures infections, or treats serious respiratory conditions aren’t established medical treatments.
- If you have asthma or are sensitive to fragrances, strong essential oils can actually trigger coughing or breathing symptoms.
So the “secret” is basically a cheap, reusable shower scent diffuser—not a hidden medical treatment.
