Want an alternative to perfumey, sneeze inducing, allergy inviting carpet powder? Well, search no further. Here is yet another way to incorporate baking soda into your everyday life!Recipe for Natural Carpet Deodorizer:
* 10 drops Tea Tree oil
* 10 drops Lemon oil
* 20 drops Lavender oil
*1 16oz. box of baking soda
Mix baking soda and essential oils very thoroughly in a large bowl. Make sure the lemon oil is mixed well so that no undiluted lemon oil stains your carpet. ( I had no problems with this) Store mixture in a glass jar or airtight container.
When ready to use, sprinkle onto your carpet and allow to sit for about 10-20 minutes. Then vacuum it up! ( A clean large spice container that has holes works nicely for sprinkling onto the carpet.)
Recipe came from www.aromaweb.com
FYI:
Medicinal properties of lemon oil: antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal, antiviral, calming, diuretic, lowers blood pressure. Lavender oil: analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anthelmintic (destroys intestinal worms), anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, decongestant. Tea tree oil: antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, analgesic, decongestant, causes sweating.
Oil info came from the book, What To Do When Antibiotics Don't Work! By, Dirk Van Gils
I have used this recipe many times and it definitely works for me!!!
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Thanks for the recipe. Just this week I was wondering about making my own but had not had a chance to look up a recipe. Thanks for doing it for me!
ReplyDeleteCool. I already have the tea tree and lavender oils in stock. I may try this one out today. Wait - are you trying to trick me into doing housework??!
ReplyDeleteOh dear...I forgot to leave my comment the first time!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! I wonder if it would work in neutralising a cat-pee smell?
P.S
ReplyDeleteAhhh! Those pumpkin recipes of yours look really great!
Thanks!
It sounds like it smells wonderful too!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I needed this THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteNow, THAT WORKS FOR ME!
Fabulous idea! I have two pugs, four kids, and a husband...need I say more?
ReplyDeleteMy dyson works overtime, but I HATE perfumy carpet deodorizers.
Great blog - I'll be back!
Tiffany
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Thanks for this recipe. I loved it so much I mentioned it, and gave you a link, on my homemade carpet deodorizer page.
ReplyDeleteHere is the link:
How To Make Your Own Homemade Carpet Deodorizer
Thanks Taylor! I tried commenting on your page but it kept telling me I was entering the word wrong. :(
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