Written by KT, Contributing Writer

So in my family’s quest live healthier, safer, and detoxified lifestyle… one remaining toxic filled product was hanging around my house… carpet deodorizer.  It’s a guilty pleasure, love the fresh smell… but I got to wondering about what kind of fragrances were making that “linen fresh” scent.  There are lots of places to get information – but I like the summary here.

With that said – I was off to create a (VERY simple), homemade carpet deodorizer.  My husband LOVES the idea of that white powder, sprinkled on the carpet, that you let sit and is then vacuumed up.  So… I started with a natural deodorizer (baking soda) and added some SAFE & NATURAL fragrances.

How to make your own carpet deodorizer:

Whisk the following together in a bowl:

• 1 Box of Baking Soda
• 25 Drops of Vanilla Essential Oil
• 25 Drops of Lavender Essential Oil (if you have dried lavender from your garden, I would crush and add that in too!)
• 10 Drops of Wintergreen Essential Oil (our grocery store has a wide selection of essential oils, including organic varieties.  If your’s doesn’t – they are widely available online)

What to do:

1. Once it is combined – transfer to a container (I just used a canning jar).  If you have something that you can shake it out of – that might be easier… I just use a spoon.
2. Before vacuuming your rug – sprinkle some of the deodorizer on it.  Let sit for a few minutes and then simply vacuum it up!
3. Presto! Fresh smelling, non-toxic deodorizer!

Do you use carpet deodorizer? Have you tried making your own yet?

*this post is linked to: Encourage One Another, Titus 2sdays, and WFMW*

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