By Charlotte Reid 
It also has antimicrobial properties and helps eliminate odours.
Traditionally, sprigs of rosemary are associated with good luck in various cultures. This plant is used to attract abundance and positive energy. However, for some time now, rosemary has been used for completely different purposes.
Experts say that putting a sprig of rosemary in the washing machine is a great idea. When washing, this plant helps clothes look fresher and retains a pleasant scent of cleanliness for longer.
With this simple home trick, you can achieve better results when using your washing machine without the need to add artificial products such as fabric softeners.
In this regard, experts at Crovay emphasise that ‘using essential oils in the washing machine is a natural and effective way to give your clothes a pleasant scent without using commercial fabric softeners.’
And that’s not the only benefit of these substances. ‘Some essential oils have antibacterial and antifungal properties, which can help eliminate odours and improve cleanliness,’ they say.
In the case of rosemary, they emphasise that it is “a good option for a fresh herbal scent. In addition, rosemary has antimicrobial properties that help eliminate odours from clothing.‘
However, Crowe warns that this home remedy should not be used on all items of clothing, as ’some oils may be too strong for delicate fabrics, so it is best to test them on a small area of clothing first.”
In addition to rosemary, lavender, mint, eucalyptus, tea tree, lemon or other citrus fruits (such as orange or lime) are also good for naturally improving your laundry results.