
Have you ever seen someone attach a wooden clothespin near the shower and wondered what it was doing there?
It may look completely random, but there is actually a simple reason people use this little trick.
The idea is to turn an ordinary wooden clothespin into a small shower aromatherapy diffuser.
Instead of buying a special shower diffuser, you can use a wooden clothespin to slowly release the scent of a few drops of essential oil while you shower.
But there are a few important things to know before trying it.
🚿 What Is the Clothespin Shower Trick?
The concept is very simple.
A wooden clothespin absorbs a small amount of essential oil. When the warm, humid air from the shower reaches the clothespin, the fragrance can become more noticeable.
You don’t need to put the clothespin directly under the water.
In fact, it’s better to keep it somewhere where it can become damp from the shower environment without being constantly soaked.
The result is a pleasant scented atmosphere that can make an ordinary shower feel a little more relaxing.
🌿 What You’ll Need
You only need a few things:
- 1 clean wooden clothespin
- 3–5 drops of an essential oil you enjoy
- Your shower
Popular choices include:
- Eucalyptus
- Lavender
- Peppermint
- Lemon
- Rosemary
Choose a scent based on your personal preference rather than expecting it to treat a medical condition.









