What you'll require:

TOOLS

• Shaker bottle
• Sandpaper
• Bowl
• Wooden spoon

SUPPLIES

• Baking soda
• Mason jar
• Colorless essential oils

Carpets that are dirty are among the most infamous culprits when it involves unpleasant odors within your home. Make sure your carpets are clean and fresh by using an easy carpet freshener that costs pennies and will save hundreds of dollars on professional carpet cleaning costs.

Prepping to Make a DIY Carpet Freshener

Before you start making the DIY Carpet Freshener, you must make sure any essential oils you plan to include can be used safely by toddlers that crawl on carpets and hypoallergenic for the people living in your home that suffer from allergies. Also, make certain that the oils aren't hazardous to pets that you may have.

Choose Your Essential Oils

Select the kind of scent you'd like to. You may choose to use one or combine and mix essential oils for a unique touch in your living space. A few examples of mixed essential oils that can work with each other are

• ten to fifteen drops of lemon and ten to fifteen drops of eucalyptus
• ten drops of cedarwood, five drops of ylang-ylang, and ten to fifteen drops of orange or citrus.
• ten drops of rosemary and ten to fifteen drops of citrus or orange
• five drops of lavender, ten to fifteen drops of lemon, as well as five drops of peppermint

Avoid using essential oils that are tinted in your homemade carpet freshener. The color can cause damage to your carpet.

Note: The quantity of drops you use will depend on the kind of essential oil you are using. Begin with less, and then gradually increase to find the intensity of the fragrance that appeals to you. Explore various combinations if you have a selection of essential oils in your home.

It is possible to use crushed dried herbs like cinnamon or basil to flavor baking soda as an alternative to essential oils.

Mix in the Baking Soda

Combine 1 cup baking soda using a wooden spoon, and add your preferred essential oils or herbs. Allow it to sit for 15 minutes.

Add the mixture to the shaker

Mix the ingredients in the shaker. Be sure that the shaker you pick has enough holes that let the mix flow smoothly onto the carpet. A glass cheese shaker is an excellent option. Shakers for salt and pepper are likely to have too little space. If you own mason jars, employ a hammer along with a screwdriver to create holes in the top. Take care to smooth the edges using 250-400 grit of sandpaper.

Keep your freshener for carpets in a dry, cool area to keep it available for use. This will also help maintain the fragrance's power.

Sprinkle the Mixture on Your Carpet

When the mixture is done, apply it liberally to your carpet and vacuum. The baking soda will wash your carpet without using chemicals or harmful substances. Additionally, the fragrance makes the home appear fresh and clean.

Tips for Minimizing Carpet Stains and Odors

Use these suggestions to reduce the effects of carpet staining and smells.

• Beware of bringing food or drinks to areas that are carpeted. If you have carpeting in your dining space, you might want to consider putting carpet under the table, particularly in areas for children who are sitting.
• Create a front-door station for cleaning. Keep old towels close to the front door when shoes or feet are wet and dirty paws require cleaning.
• Get rid of your footwear: Institute a "no shoes in the house" rule.
• Get rid of messes fast: Clean carpets as soon as spills or stains occur.