Smelly carpet? Try this homemade natural carpet deodorizer. It smells great, works, and doesn’t have any nasty toxic chemicals.
Making your own homemade natural carpet deodorizer is simple, reduces the toxic chemicals in your home, and can also save you money. And of one of my favorite parts is being able to make whatever scent I want.
I love creating different scents. I usually switch them up seasonally. This is my favorite scent for spring. It smells fresh and clean. I love the way the house smells after I vacuum with this.
I like to use an orange spice scent during fall, peppermint scent for winter, and a summer citrus scent during the summer. They all smell amazing.
The Danger of Carpet Deodorizer
Carpet fresheners on the market normally contain synthetic fragrance. Synthetic fragrance is not an ingredient but a group of ingredients that companies don’t have to disclose. They often include harmful ingredients that have been shown to cause a number of health concerns.
Another harmful ingredient found in many carpet fresheners is benzyl benzoate. The European Union has found benzyl benzoate to be a possible human immune system toxicant or allergen and wildlife and environmental toxicant. It is also possibly an endocrine disrupter.
How to Make Citrus Fresh Carpet Deodorizer
Ingredients:
- 2 cups baking soda
- 20 drops bergamot essential oil
- 30 drops lime essential oil
- 1 glass jar with metal lid with holes
- 1 metal with no holes
- optional: Label or washi tape
Directions:
- To add holes to your jar lid, carefully use a hammer and nail to poke holes. This step is optional, you can just sprinkle carefully without a lid.
- Pour the baking soda into your jar.
- Add essential oils and shake well. Add more if you want it stronger.
- To use sprinkle over the carpet, allow to sit for at least 15 minutes, and vacuum normally.
The Benefit of Essential Oils
Essential oils have a lot of benefits when it comes to cleaning. I love using essential oils when making homemade cleaners. I have quite a collection at this point so I can create all kinds of fun scent combinations.
- Great and safer scent. Essential oils are a great way to add scent to your homemade cleaners. The aroma of essential oils can help boost your mood and keep your home smelling great. It’s much safer than using artificial scents
- Natural Disinfection. Several essential oils have been shown to have disinfecting properties. This makes them perfect for cleaners.
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OTHER WAYS TO DEODORIZE YOUR HOME
Lou @ Mommy Sanest
I’m totally going to do this. I just started getting into essential oils, and every time I vacuum, I have a moment of, “didn’t i read somewhere that I can sprinkle essential oils on the rug to make it smell nice?” Then I forget. So, now I’m going to do it 😉
Green Bean
This is genius! I shudder to think of back in the day that I used to use carpet freshener. Yours is much better ingredients.
Anna@Green Talk
Love this idea as well as your choice of essential oils!
Anna | richaskings
I am totally going to try this on our rug in the family room! This is such a simple but brilliant idea!!
Leigh (@greenforu)
I need to make this… we are in the middle of potty training my youngest and I have to say we have had some misses. We need to freshen up the carpet, we decided already we are getting a new one (carpet) when he is totally done training but for now I need something to help!!
Lisa Sharp
That’s no fun. Sounds like it would be helpful right now.
Beth
I need to make some of this. With 3 dogs and a cat, my rug could use a little freshening, but I’ve been leary to use a commercial cleaner. Pinning this for my pet loving friends!
Lisa Sharp
Yes, I feel so much safer using this around my dog.
Helen
Oh wow this is awesome! I love that it’s natural and without chemicals!
Lisa Sharp
Glad you like it!
Trish
I ALWAYS like the natural alternative, and this looks great! I love that it includes essential oils, too. Thanks for posting this!
Lisa Sharp
Let me know if you give it a try.
Leah
Thank you for sharing this! I’m totally going to try this! Have you tried any other scents besides citrus? I love anything that is safer and has less chemicals.
Lisa Sharp
Yes, I’ve mixed lots of things. Citrus scents are my favorite though.
Becky
Ok, this is brilliant! I have carpet in my home and I always get sooo nervou about renting a carpet cleaner!
Brandi Michel | FamilyFelicity.com
This is a great recipe! I’m just starting out using essential oils and I love them!
Amanda
This sounds great! Our carpet upstairs is so old. I am going to have to try this!