Here’s a natural carpet deodorizer to help you save money, and keep chemicals out of your carpet.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of baking soda
- 15-20 drops essential oil (I used orange oil for it’s extra special odor fighting qualities)
Directions:
- Blend the ingredients together well with your hands, breaking up any clumps.
- Sprinkle mixture onto the carpet.
- Brush into the carpet with the brush attachment on your vaccuum.
- Let sit for about an hour.
- Vacuum area thoroughly.
Note: You should do a small test area on your carpet first, to make sure this won’t discolor or ruin your carpet in any way. This is good for mild odors.
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where do you get essential oils?
I usually buy mine from either Botanic Choice or Amazon. But right now you can get a free $10 credit, and just pay shipping for some oils on Vitacost: http://www.thethriftymama.com/2011/11/vitacost-credit.html
i tried this with lime and pine, it was really a good combo
Oh that sounds like a good combo Lisa!
I would just use the baking soda. Clean doesn’t have a scent.
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