Linen Sprays: How Often Can You Use, Toxic For Skin Or Not, Safety Tips, And More

Linen spray is the new trend in luxury living as the crescendo around holistic lifestyle gains steam. A liquid product, if sprayed on household textiles, apparel, and laundry, it helps knock off the foul smell that emanates from them due to trapped moisture and dirt. There are various types of linen sprays, with the common ones being essential oil-based and fragrance-infused. Read on to know more about the recent phenomenon.

Linen Sprays: How Often Can You Use Them

As is understood, linen sprays come in a bottle containing a mixture of alcohol, water, and an essential oil blend. Apart from lending a refreshing touch to your bedding, these fragrance-inducers also care for your mood. That's right! Studies suggest that one spray of this and your frown turns upside down, as your stress gets relieved, assisting in better focus and quicker sleep, a restful one at that.

Apart from the aforementioned, linen spray is a disinfectant and helps fight off bugs, lice, and mites. But like anything associated with smell, excessive amounts of it cause a headache and make one trippy. So, how often should you use linen sprays?

Experts suggest that every time one changes their bed sheets, linen, mattresses, and pillow cases, they should apply the linen spray. One can also consider using the spray in between the washes. Since the perfume lasts pretty long, it can be safely assumed that a 500 ml linen spray will go on till around 2 months if used daily.

Are Linen Sprays Toxic For Your Skin?

Linen sprays are NOT perfumes, let's get that straight. So, perfumes are specifically manufactured and formulated to ensure safety on skin, but linen sprays might react adversely if used like them. So, keep them away from your eyes and skin.

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When used as directed, linen sprays are generally safe. However, if accidental interaction happens, cleanse the affected area with ample running water and dash to the medical room if the irritation persists.

5 Linen Spray Safety Tips

By now, we know that linen sprays are your low-risk buddies that elevate your home's peace quotient by several notches. But you should still be careful in handling them. Given below are 5 safety tips for linen sprays:

1) Read the Label

Since every product may not have the same composition and usage directions, make it a thumb rule to read the label on the linen spray bottle.

2) Shake Well Before Use

Like medicines, linen sprays (and you) can benefit from a quick shake before using. This way, the fragrance oils get thoroughly and evenly mixed with other ingredients, guaranteeing a uniform scent, without leaving any residue behind.

3) Test Somewhere Inconspicuous

Avoid causing unwanted discolouration or stains by testing the linen spray in an inconspicuous area.

4) Don't Allow Children or/and Pets To Touch It

Linen sprays are as dangerous to kids and pets as any household item. Due to their attractive aroma and colorful packaging, they might entice your pets and children, but exercise caution.

5) Avoid Exposure to Fire At Any Cost

Exposing the linen spray to an open flame, candles, or any heat source is an invitation to a huge hazard. The mist might look and feel fine, but is flammable. So, always prioritise safety before anything.

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