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Carpet deodorizer shaken out
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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
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 jar
Cost $4

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add the baking soda and Borax to a shaker container.
    Adding baking soda to the bottle
  • Add about 20-30 drops of essential oil to the container. If desired, stir in dried herbs.
    Putting essential oil drops in the container with baking soda
  • Close the container and shake until the mixture is well combined. Let the mixture sit for several hours so the oils can distribute evenly.
    Carpet deodorizer shaken out
  • 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.