Earth day is soon, so let’s start the week off right by honoring it with this DIY homemade carpet freshener. All you need are these two ingredients: Baking Soda and an Essential Oil (or blend of oils to create a fragrance of your choice). I also purchased large sized glass jar with a perforated top from the Dollar Tree (like a parmesan or red pepper shaker – maybe you could repurpose one that you have sitting in your fridge?)
In a large bowl, combine a small box (12-16 oz) of baking soda with 20-30 drops of essential oil. Stir with a large spoon. I used lavender so that it would fill my apartment with a calm scent. Mix the lavender into the baking soda, then let it sit for 30 minutes to an hour. In this time, the clumps that were created from the oil touching the baking soda will have dried up some. Stir the mixture again after this set time, focusing on breaking up the clumps.
After removing any clumpy areas, pour the mixture into the bottle that you designated for it. I placed my bottle in the sink for this, and using a funnel would be even more helpful.
And there you have it! No artificial scents, and you can create your own “smell goods” to clean your carpet with. It’s so simple, how could you not try it?
What are you doing to become more conscious and sustainable to celebrate Earth Day this year (Wednesday April 22, 2015)? Check back here for more DIY & Green posts throughout the week, and let’s go green together!
• reuse • sustain • make old new again •
xoxo, dolls & dudes 🙂
Yes to all of this. What a great idea!
What a great idea! I have a few essential oils. I need to try this before this next weekend. We have family coming for my daughter’s birthday.
I’d love to try this for odor absorbent in my car. When it gets hot, the carpet gets a bit steamy smelling.
What a great idea! I have hardwood floors but this would be awesome on my rugs!
Addie,
This is a great idea. Really good. And of course, lavender has so many uses.
What a fantastic idea! I am trying this for sure!
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Love this idea! Now that I have Florence I’m so focused on using natural products!
What a great idea, I am sure this is sooo much cheaper than store bought!
Oh wow! Thanks for this, Addie! Can you buy essential oils at a store like Target?
This sounds like such a fantastic idea. We have two small carpets that this would be perfect for!
This is a great idea, I need to try it!
Such a good idea! I love how many uses baking soda has 🙂
I love home-made, natural products. Thanks for reminding me to get my carpets (and couches) shaken and vacuumed to ring in Spring with a clean scent!
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Yet another reason why I need to invest in essential oils! Thanks for sharing this awesome idea!
This Is great! Thanks for this recipe. I have an essential oil blend I will try with this
This is a great DIY! I love lavendar oil and try to use it any chance I get.