Thrifting is full of hidden gems—the only trouble is that once you find them, you might never see them again. This is why TikToker Taylor (@taylor_k76) has enlisted the help of the internet in helping find the detergent she just can’t stop thinking about.

“I need your help, because there’s a laundry detergent that I cannot find, and I’ve spent so much money on detergents, and it’s not the right one,” she began.

“There’s a detergent that smells so good, but not like too overpowering and but like I can smell it on people’s clothes,” she said. “One time I thrifted something and it smelled so good, even after I washed it, it still smelled like it.”

“One time I bought something from Cashmart, and asked the lady what detergent was because it had that scent, and she told me it was Frey Cedar Grove,” she continued.

However, this wasn’t quite right. Taylor noted that while she had a subscription for this detergent, the smell doesn’t last as long as the other one.

“So please help me,” she concluded. “Because I need it.”

@taylor_k76 #help #laundrydetergent ♬ original sound – Taylor

In the comments, countless users suggested the detergent could be Diva Wash. “My hubby works in law enforcement and def Diva Wash,” one wrote. “Mix it in [with] a non-scented detergent so it’s not too overpowering.”

“Once you go Diva wash you’ll NEVER go back!” a second declared. “I’ve had people randomly ask me, ‘ Do you use Diva laundry detergent?’ Because your clothes will hold that smell. Mix it with unscented detergent to make it stretch further.”

While a third said, “It’s the Diva scent by the Tyler Candle Company! I have it and it’s phenomenal.”

Similarly, a fourth agreed that it “has to be” Diva, as they added that “it’s the only detergent I’ve ever smelt on someone’s clothes.”

Divas has made headlines

The detergent is so popular that it has even found itself in the news.

Describing the scent in a review, HuffPost writer Griffin Wynne said, “You could smell it from the bottle even with the cap closed, and it filled my dark, dingy basement as my clothes were washing.”

They continued, “I’d compare it to a cashmere- or amber-scented candle, woody and inviting, not ‘teen who just got their first bottle of Victoria’s Secret’s Love Spell.””

You can currently buy a 64-ounce bottle of Diva at Walmart for $40.70, down from $59.

Tyler Aromatherapy didn’t immediately respond to The Mary Sue’s request for comment via email.

Taylor didn’t immediately respond to The Mary Sue’s request for comment via TikTok comment.

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So…what is the Monday Poll?

Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007).

1. Do you enjoy thrifting?

Mostly, yes, if we’re just window shopping and I’m not expecting to find something. If I’m on the hunt for a specific item, then it’s not as fun for me because then I’m just overwhelmed, LOL!

2. One thing you plan to cook this week?

Air fryer chicken parmesan. I’m trying a new recipe!

3. Did fall sneak up on you this year?

Oh, totally. I’m going to try my best to make it a smooth one though. I’m aiming for minimal chaos as we lead up to the holidays, please.

4. How much time does it take to do your hair?

Anywhere between five minutes (side part and low bun) and 20 minutes (loose waves).

5. Do you ever buy beauty products for other people?

Definitely! If it’s something that I love that I think my friends and family will love too, then I hook them up. Yesterday I bought some makeup for Connor, as a matter of fact. She needs some non-irritating eye makeup to wear to dance performances, so I grabbed some Clinique on sale online at Nordstrom.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.

1. Do you enjoy thrifting?
2. One thing you plan to cook this week?
3. Did fall sneak up on you this year?
4. How much time does it take to do your hair?
5. Do you ever buy beauty products for other people?

Thanks for stopping by! I'm Rhoda, from Atlanta, GA and I love decorating and DIY projects. Decorating a home doesn't have to cost a fortune and I've spent years thrifting at antiques markets and yard sales, finding those treasures that make a home unique. I'm here to inspire and encourage other women to find their own inner creativity. Won't you join me?

Thanks for stopping by! I'm Rhoda, from Atlanta, GA and I love decorating and DIY projects. Decorating a home doesn't have to cost a fortune and I've spent years thrifting at antiques markets and yard sales, finding those treasures that make a home unique. I'm here to inspire and encourage other women to find their own inner creativity. Won't you join me?

Thanks for stopping by! I'm Rhoda, from Atlanta, GA and I love decorating and DIY projects. Decorating a home doesn't have to cost a fortune and I've spent years thrifting at antiques markets and yard sales, finding those treasures that make a home unique. I'm here to inspire and encourage other women to find their own inner creativity. Won't you join me?

Thanks for stopping by! I'm Rhoda, from Atlanta, GA and I love decorating and DIY projects. Decorating a home doesn't have to cost a fortune and I've spent years thrifting at antiques markets and yard sales, finding those treasures that make a home unique. I'm here to inspire and encourage other women to find their own inner creativity. Won't you join me?

Thanks for stopping by! I'm Rhoda, from Atlanta, GA and I love decorating and DIY projects. Decorating a home doesn't have to cost a fortune and I've spent years thrifting at antiques markets and yard sales, finding those treasures that make a home unique. I'm here to inspire and encourage other women to find their own inner creativity. Won't you join me?

Thrifting is one of the best ways to discover beautiful home decor at budget-friendly prices. However, since a lot of these finds happen at whim, you might not always have the foresight to decide how to decorate with the item—or even where to put it.

Plus, second-hand finds can often be worn and in need of some extra love. So, what’s the first thing you should do after thrifting—that isn’t cleaning the item? We tapped three thrift experts and designers for the answer.

Style or Store It

For Kate Pearce—interior designer and owner of Kate Pearce Vintage—the first move after thrifting is to try styling the piece to see where it looks best in her home.

“If I don’t have an immediate spot for it, I will put it in storage,” Pearce says. “I never force it because that’s the fastest way to make your home look cluttered instead of curated.”

Pearce adds that when thrifting, you can’t be overly strict with dimensions and have to use pieces in unconventional ways.

According to Pearce, part of the art of thrifting is not always knowing where or how you are going to use a piece

“[It’s] exactly what distinguishes thrifting from shopping at retailers,” she says. “Figuring out how to style a thrifted piece in your home is what makes thrifting so addicting, but also is how you can make your home look unique and personal.”

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Refinish and Repair Items

Unlike new home decor, natural wear is something that can make a thrifted piece feel special.

“I love that the items have had a rich life before I bring them home,” says Andi Jenkins, vintage reseller, stylist, and content creator. “But there is a big difference between charm and disrepair.”

So, to make a piece feel fresh and ready to display, Jenkins focuses on refinishing items after thrifting. For example, while patina can add old world allure to vintage brass, it can lose its luster if not taken care of. Jenkin’s solution?

“I will usually shine it up using my go-to method: white vinegar and Bon Ami,” she says. “This will remove any rust or black spots that have developed and make the piece shiny again.”

For wood frames or decor with gold details, Jenkins uses paint to fill in and disguise areas where the color has flaked away. Similarly, for baskets, the stylist uses Gorilla Glue to fix any parts that have come unwoven or need reinforcement. 

“Doing minor repairs on vintage or antique pieces can make a big difference in the item’s value,” Jenkins says. “The reason why so many pieces end up at thrift stores is because of a minor flaw, but with some minor DIY skills and love for vintage, you can rescue most pieces quite easily, allowing them to live on.”

Give Furnishings New Life

When thrifting, designers often suggest looking at the potential of an item rather than taking it at face value. So if you see a piece of furniture that you like—but isn’t quite what you need—you can always transform it into a new piece, says Taylor Jochim-Smoot, founder of vintage collective Portland Revibe.

For example, Jochim-Smoot gravitates towards solid wood trunks because they’re great for storing items around the home, but also because they’re the perfect height for bench seating.

“I often find streamlined wood trunks and add legs that I source from a local reclaim hardware shop to get them to the perfect height,” she says. “The trunks can then be used in front of the bed or in an entryway as a seat and storage all-in-one.”

Jochim-Smoot similarly likes to refurbish lamps right after thrifting them, especially if it doesn’t come with a shade she likes—or a shade at all.

“The style of a lamp can change drastically with the addition of a shade, making the art of thrifting one highly personal,” Jochim-Smoot says. “I often collect popular trending shades that would create different personalities for the lamps I find. This allows me to change the vibe or style I’m going for in various spaces around the house.”

Thanks for stopping by! I'm Rhoda, from Atlanta, GA and I love decorating and DIY projects. Decorating a home doesn't have to cost a fortune and I've spent years thrifting at antiques markets and yard sales, finding those treasures that make a home unique. I'm here to inspire and encourage other women to find their own inner creativity. Won't you join me?