How To Make DIY Drawer Sachets Out Of Rice And Your Favorite Scent

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Rice can be more than just a delicious addition to your meals. The grains can be used in many ways outside of consumption, especially when left uncooked. You've probably heard of the hack of getting water out of your electronic devices by placing them in a bowl or container of raw rice. The hack works because rice is very porous and absorbent. Thanks to its naturally absorbent qualities, there are many uncommon household uses for rice. Add this hack to the growing list — using rice and your favorite scent to make a drawer sachet will keep drawers smelling fresh for less.

From jasmine to lavender, drawer sachets of any scent are tried and true ways to keep your storage spaces and clothes smelling clean and fresh. Depending on the contents of the sachets, these fun fragrance keepers can also prevent moths and other insects from infiltrating drawers and destroying clothes and linens — try rosemary, mint, and thyme. Not everyone has sachets on hand, and buying them can add up quickly. But you might have the supplies to make your own drawer sachets within your pantry and laundry area. Using rice, perfume, dryer sheets, and rubber bands, you can fashion your own personally scented sachets for every drawer or storage spot in the house.

To make your drawer sachets, you'll first need to gather your supplies. Grab a box of unscented dryer sheets, and have your rice on hand. Then, select your favorite perfume or fragrance, and find ribbon or rubber bands to secure your sachet. Take one dryer sheet from the box, and lay it flat on your work surface. This can be a table or a plate to catch any fly-away grains. 

Then, place about a tablespoon of rice in the middle of the dryer sheet. Add your favorite scent by spraying perfume or other fragrances onto the rice grains — one or two spritzes will do! You can also add a few drops of essential oils to the rice — use a single scent, or combine multiple essential oils for a custom option. Grab each corner of the dryer sheet, gathering them in the middle to form your sachet with the rice secured inside. Make sure it's secure enough to prevent the rice from escaping into your clothes. Seal the sachet with ribbon or rubber bands. Place the homemade sachet in your drawer to keep clothes and linens smelling great.

If you don't have dryer sheets on hand, you can alternatively use a coffee filter to deodorize your home and drawers. Want to make fancier sachets? Use colorful organza drawstring bags or patterned muslin cloths, and seal them with pretty ribbon or lace. You might have some little bags around your house from jewelry purchases. No rice in the cupboard? No worries! You can use laundry scent boosters that are pre-packed with a fresh-smelling fragrance in lieu of perfume and rice. Load them into the dryer sheet, and secure the corners with a rubber band for an instant sachet that smells like fresh laundry.