project overview
Working time: 15 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Skill level: Beginner Estimated cost: $10
The Eucalyptus Shower Bundle can add a refreshing start to your day or enhance your soothing nighttime ritual to help you wind down before bed. It's an easy way to incorporate self-care into your daily life. It brings a sense of tranquility similar to wrapping yourself in a fluffy towel after pampering yourself with your favorite soaps and shampoos.
Eucalyptus shower bundles are a popular and hassle-free way to add luxury to your bathroom. It lifts your mood and relaxes your senses. And it's easy to make.
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The eucalyptus in the shower provides a refreshing scent that calms the mind and opens your breath, while adding a natural feel to your bathroom. When combined with the steam and heat of your shower, the essential oils in the leaves are released into the air, creating a refreshing, pine-like scent. Research shows that eucalyptus also has powerful aromatherapy benefits.
Making a shower bundle of eucalyptus is easy, but it's not as simple as tying a few stems to a shower head. Just like you take care when arranging flowers, it's important to give your eucalyptus stems a little prep to keep them fresh and fragrant for as long as possible.
What to include in the bundle
Start with a small bunch of branches from your local florist or the flower section of your grocery store. For example, he sells eucalyptus bouquets at Trader Joe's for less than $5. (For a few extra bucks, buy a ready-to-tie and hang-ready eucalyptus shower bundle ($14, Etsy).) The type of eucalyptus you choose will depend on your preferences, but of course what's available in the store Depending on the situation, silver is recommended. Dollar and baby blue eucalyptus varieties are good for bunching. To customize your eucalyptus shower bundle, consider adding lavender, mint, rosemary, lemongrass, or other fragrant stems to create a unique scent blend that you'll enjoy.
Eucalyptus sap, leaves, and oil are toxic, so keep them out of reach of pets and small children.
Instructions
How to make a eucalyptus shower bundle
Follow these steps to create a eucalyptus shower bundle that will fill your bathroom with a refreshing scent. This quick and easy project will provide hours of aromatherapy benefits. Once you add eucalyptus to your shower, you'll never want to shower without it again.
Some eucalyptus branches secrete a sticky sap when touched, so it's best to keep your hands clean and wear gloves to protect your skin from oil.
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Prepare the eucalyptus branches
Before removing the eucalyptus branches from the package, lay the bouquet flat and gently roll it over the stems a few times with a rolling pin. This removes oil easily and leaves your shower or bathroom with a strong eucalyptus scent. Use pruning shears ($14, Amazon) to cut the branches to the desired length. By slightly changing the length of the stems, you can create a richer effect when bunched together. Remove leaves around the bottom 3 to 4 inches of the stem to allow room for tying.
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Secure the eucalyptus bundle with twine
Arrange the eucalyptus branches in loose bundles. Wrap twine around 2 inches from the bottom end of the stem. Wrap the twine around the stems a few times, extending them about an inch, then secure the bouquet with a knot or ribbon. Thread another length of twine through the strands and tie a loop for hanging.
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hang the bundle in the shower
Attach a waterproof adhesive hook ($6, Amazon) about 5 to 8 inches below the showerhead's connection to the wall. Eucalyptus bunches should be placed near, but not directly under, water streams. You can also tie it directly to the shower arm with a string. Replace the eucalyptus in your shower every few weeks or when the scent fades.
FAQ
Which is better: fresh or dried eucalyptus?
It depends on what you use it for. Fresh eucalyptus is great for adding fragrance to a room, but dried eucalyptus lasts longer for flower arrangements and craft projects.
Does your eucalyptus bunch get moldy when you take a shower?
To prevent mold from growing on your eucalyptus clumps in the shower, place your eucalyptus clumps away from the shower head and avoid direct water contact. Too much water on the leaves can quickly cause them to lose their scent and allow mold spores to grow.