Cleaning fans are using fabric softner in their diffusers when the oil runs out and it makes your home smell amazing

AS much as we love scattering candles and reed diffusers around our homes, there’s no denying that it can be an expensive habit to maintain – especially in lockdown.

Well rather than forking out £10 (or more!) on a new reed diffuser every other month, one cleaning fan is using fabric softener as a purse-friendly alternative.

@nic0075/TikTokThe TikTok user filled her empty reed diffuser with fabric softener and water[/caption]

At the end of last year, TikTok user Nic shared her life hack in a viral video which has racked up over 10,700 “likes”.

She captioned the clip: “Don’t bin your reed diffusers!”

Instead, the cleaning fan poured a few capfuls of Lenor’s Sparkling Bloom and Yellow Poppy scent into the empty jar and topped it up with water.

After this, she place the sticks back into the jar and claims the DIY mixtures makes her room smell heavenly.

@nic0075/TikTokShe added a few capfuls of her favourite fabric softener[/caption]

@nic0075/TikTokShe then topped it up with water[/caption]

Unsurprisingly, other users are now desperate to give it a go themselves.

“Love it,” one replied. “Going to try it!”

Another added: “This genius!!!”

Meanwhile, a third wrote: “I put Zoflora and water in mine!”

Although others said the sticks would go mouldy, Nic added: “I’ve had in my bathroom for a week and still no mould.”

For more cleaning tips and tricks, this cleaning fanatic got rid of grim stains on her mattress using £1.50 Home Bargains spray.

And this woman shared a stomach-churning video of filthy water after washing hairbrushes for the first time EVER.

Plus cleaning fan got rid of grim mould on walls in seconds with £1 spray & there’s no scrubbing required.