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DIY Carpet Deodorizer
Make this DIY carpet freshener with just a few simple ingredients! This deodorizer will make your entire home smell great.
Course
Cleaning Tips
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
1
jar
Cost
$4
Equipment
1
Dredge shaker
Ingredients
1
cup
baking soda
1/2
cup
Borax
Essential oil(s)
20-30 drops
Instructions
Add the baking soda and Borax to a shaker container.
Add about 20-30 drops of essential oil to the container. If desired, stir in dried herbs.
Close the container and shake until the mixture is well combined. Let the mixture sit for several hours so the oils can distribute evenly.
To use, sprinkle on the carpet or rug and let sit for about 10 minutes. Vacuum up immediately.
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Notes
For tough odor problems, leave the DIY carpet deodorizer on the carpet longer before vacuuming.
This recipe works well on area
rugs
too.
The powder can help freshen spots affected by minor spills.