How to Make a Homemade Carpet Freshener

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Keep your carpet smelling fresh and clean with natural ingredients.

Homemade fresheners are simple to make and can save you some money. Pet odors, food and other dirt makes rugs and carpets very smelly. While store bought fresheners are fine, homemade fresheners are nontoxic and environmentally friendly. Also, they are as effective as store bought fresheners. You can also make it in bulk, which is quite economical. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Blender
  • 1 cup dried rosemary
  • 1 cup dried lavender buds
  • Container
  • 1 cup baking soda
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place 1 cup of dried rosemary and 1 cup of dried lavender buds in a kitchen blender.

    • 2

      Grind the herbs into a powder and place in the container.

    • 3

      Add 1 cup of baking soda to the herbs and mix well.

    • 4

      Sprinkle the mixture on the carpet and rugs. Let it rest for at least an hour.

    • 5

      Vacuum the mixture. The odors and the smell will all be neutralized, leaving a fresh aroma.

Tips & Warnings

  • You could alternate the smells every week by substituting dried and crushed mint leaves and even baby powder.

  • You also can add essential oils for a unique scent.

  • All the ingredients must be powdered properly in the grinder to protect the vacuum.

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