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September 22, 2017 by Chris Butler

DIY Carpet Deodorizer and Refresher -Natural Non Toxic Cleaning!

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Last Updated on February 28, 2018 by Chris Butler

Don’t you just love walking into a house that smells good?  It feels so warm and welcoming.  Our sense of smell is closely linked to our memories.  Particular scents can evoke emotions and memories from our past.

Right now it feels like I am evoking memories of smelly dogs and stinky socks.  Don’t get me wrong, I love my smelly dog and stinky sock wearing boys, but I don’t want that to be the first (or second) whiff guests get, you know?

Non Toxic DIY Carpet Deodorizer

I also don’t want to overwhelm my house with toxic, chemical laden fresheners.  Healthwyze.org reports that the chemicals in air fresheners are more toxic than cigarettes!  No thank-you!  I try to keep chemicals to a minimum in our home.

So what’s a girl to do to keep her house smelling fresh?  Carpets and rugs are one of the big sources of not so pleasant smells.  Their fibers absorb odors form the stinky socks running across them, and smelly dogs that lay down for a nap.

That’s why I started making my own Carpet Deodorizer and Refresher.  Not only does it take just minutes, it’s waaaay cheaper than buying a toxic national brand!  There is hope for a good smelling house!

The first thing you will need is a jar.  Did you know the lids for parmesan cheese shakers fit perfectly on small mouth mason jars? That is what I use. You could also repurpose the whole shaker and use that for your container.  Other ideas are pasta sauce jars, or small pickle jars.  Any jar with a lid will do. Tip:  If you are using a jar with a solid lid, carefully tap a nail into the lid to make shaker holes.

There are a few ways you can make your carpet deodorizer.  Baking Soda will work all on it’s own, but I like to add pretty smells to it too.  Add 1 cup on Baking Soda to your jar.  I also add about 20 drops of essential oils.  In the Spring and Summer I add 10 drops of Lavender and 10 drops of Lemon.  In the Fall and Winter I use Orange and Clove or Cinnamon.

If you are using Essential Oils make sure they are safe for your pets.  Here is a list of 30 Essential Oils you should avoid.

Extracts will also work to add a nice smell.  Vanilla is a natural odor absorber that smells good, as does lemon, orange or mint.

After you have your scents mixed with your baking soda, it is best to let it set overnight so the scent permeates.  However I have used it right away before.  Shake over your carpet and rugs and let it set at least 15 minutes before vacuuming.  One hour is better.  I have left in on my carpet overnight for strong smelly dog odors.

Nice smelling house restored.

Comment down below and let us know what scents you like to use best!

Many Uses for Mason Jar Lids

Chris Butler

Chris Butler has helped thousands of crafters learn how to use their Cricut machine without feeling overwhelmed.  She is a best selling author and an up and coming designer.    For fun Chris enjoys designing SVG Files, hanging out with her family (preferably at the lake), traveling,  and volunteering at her church.  She is a wife and mom of two crazy fun kids.

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  1. Marie Ndiaye says

    September 23, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    Awesome! Fortunately we don’t have any carpets in our new home — but I’m sure I’ll need this for a few area rugs we have, thanks for sharing!

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    • Chris says

      September 27, 2017 at 10:47 am

      Our only rooms carpeted are the bedrooms, this helps a lot with the stinky teens room and the rug the dog like to lay on!

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