More and more people are putting a clothespin in their car, here's why

“More and more people are putting a clothespin in their car, here's why”

Clothes pegs are best kept on a rope. However, some drivers have gotten into the habit of using them in their cars. But what for??

It probably hasn't escaped your notice that every car has its own smell. And we can't say that the scents that come from their interiors are always very pleasant. Between the tobacco fumes – often impregnated in the fabrics of the seats and benches -, those of food or even pets, it's not uncommon to want to hold your nose, especially when you get into a vehicle that isn't yours. For people who suffer from motion sickness, it can very quickly turn the journey into a long Via Crucis…

To mask the nauseating smells of cars, there are a multitude of small air fresheners on the market to hang from your rearview mirror. Some sellers have even been offering “pendants” for a few years now that are both fragrant and decorative. Those in the shape of jewelry, for example, can easily exceed fifty euros. If you don't want to break the bank, there is a simple and effective little trick. All you need is a wooden clothes peg and a small bottle of essential oils. A few drops poured onto the clip will be enough to perfume your vehicle in a lasting way.

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Once soaked in the liquid of your choice (lavender, citrus, verbena, etc.), the clip linen is attached to one of the air vents of your vehicle (we advise you to choose the largest one located in the center of the dashboard). And each time you activate the ventilation system, hot air in winter or cool air in summer, the pleasant smell will diffuse throughout the passenger compartment.

A way that could not be more economical, and ecological if you favor essential oils over chemical perfumes, to perfume your car. No need to open the window to try to breathe fresh air, which in traffic rarely smells good.