Homemade carpet deodorizer

Here is an easy DIY for homemade carpet deodorizer that uses just two ingredients. It’s simple, it’s fast and it really works!

Supplies

* 1 cup baking soda (we buy ours in bulk to save money)

* 30-40 drops essential oils of choice (see notes below)

* complementary herbs (optional)

* glass jar with measuring spoon OR a glass jar with a lid (see notes below) I prefer to buy my essential oils HERE.

Method

If you’re using herbs, grind them in an old coffee grinder or in a blender.

Combine ingredients in a container, cover with the lid and shake to combine well. Allow the ingredients to sit overnight so the essential oils can permeate the baking soda.

When you’re ready to use, sprinkle lightly over carpet using a measuring spoon or a shaker container (see notes below). Allow to sit for 15 minutes and then vacuum normally.

Note: Be sure to check with your vacuum manufacturer instructions to ensure baking soda won’t clog the filters and/or harm the machine.

If you own pets, the ASPCA recommends avoiding tea tree oil. Also, citrus essential oils naturally dissipate more quickly than other oils, so I’d avoid those if you want a long-lasting scent.

Lavender is great for repelling bugs, as is cinnamon. If you prefer blended scents, Purification and Thieves are both great. Another option is using essential oils that have antibacterial and antimicrobial properties too. As for the herbs, matching the herb to the oil will give you the most powerful scent. For example, combining dried lavender with lavender essential oils. You can also mix/match herbs and essential oils for fun, unique scents. Maybe citrus rind with peppermint essential oil? Or dried rosemary with lavender essential oil? Really, it’s up to you as to what you want your house to smell like and what essential oils you have on hand at the time. That’s the beauty of making it yourself!.

SOURCE: http://dontwastethecrumbs.com/2015/09/diy-homemade-carpet-deodorizer/