Freshen Your Carpet Naturally
Keeping your carpets fresh and smelling wonderful doesn’t have to involve harsh chemicals or artificial fragrances. With just a few natural ingredients, you can create a homemade carpet freshener that not only deodorizes but also adds a lovely, calming scent to your home. This simple DIY recipe uses baking soda, essential oils, and dried lavender buds to absorb odors and infuse your space with a fresh, natural aroma.
Why Use Natural Carpet Freshener?
- Baking soda naturally neutralizes odors, lifting them from the carpet fibers.
- Essential oils provide a pleasant scent and can be unfriendly to bacteria and mold.
- Dried lavender buds add an extra boost of freshness and a touch of natural beauty, turning it into the perfect hostess gift!
What You’ll Need:
✔ 1 cup Baking Soda
✔ 25 drops of Young Living Essential Oil (suggestions below)
✔ 2 tablespoons dried Lavender Buds (optional but recommended)
✔ Cute glass Shaker (the holes in a parmesan shaker are perfect)
How to Make It:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the baking soda and dried lavender buds.
- Add the essential oil drops and stir well to distribute the scent evenly.
- Transfer the mixture to your shaker jar.
How to Use It:
- Sprinkle lightly over carpet.
- Let it sit for 15-30 minutes to absorb aroma.
- Vacuum thoroughly to remove the powder and enjoy the fresh, clean scent! Or, better yet, let Roomba do it!
This DIY carpet freshener is a simple, natural way to keep your home smelling wonderful. Plus, it’s cost-effective and free from harmful chemicals. Try experimenting with different essential oil blends to customize the scent to your liking!
Do you have a favorite essential oil combination for freshening your home? Let us know in the comments!
