Clothes pegs are more suited to hanging on a rope. However, some drivers have gotten into the habit of using them in their cars. But what for?
You probably haven’t missed it, every car has its own smell. And we can’t say that the scents that come from their interior are always very pleasant. Between the smells of tobacco – often impregnated in the fabrics of the seats and benches -, those of food or even pets, it is not uncommon to want to hold your nose, especially when you get into a vehicle that is not your own. For people who suffer from motion sickness, this can very quickly turn the journey into a long ordeal…
To mask the nauseating smells of cars, there are a multitude of small air fresheners on the market to hang from your rearview mirror. Some sellers have even been offering “pendants” for a few years now that are both fragrant and decorative. Those in the shape of jewelry, for example, can easily exceed fifty euros. If you don’t want to break the bank, there is a simple and effective little trick. All you need is a wooden clothespin and a small bottle of essential oils. A few drops poured onto the clip will be enough to perfume your vehicle in a lasting way.
Once soaked in the liquid of your choice (lavender, citrus, verbena, etc.), the clothespin attaches to one of your vehicle’s air vents (we recommend choosing the largest one located in the center of the dashboard). And each time you turn on the ventilation system, hot air in winter or cool air in summer, the pleasant smell will diffuse throughout the passenger compartment.
A very economical and ecological way to perfume your car, if you prefer essential oils to chemical perfumes. No need to open the window to try to breathe fresh air, which, in traffic, is rarely a guarantee of a good smell.