The way to Make Homemade Rug Deodorizer
February 11, 2020
Carpet and rugs absorb scents like cigarette smoke, cooking odors and pet smells. Supermarkets and pharmacies offer carpet deodorizers to sprinkle carpets before you vacuum, but if you would like to conserve money or favor a more natural scent, make your own. Whip up a batch and enjoy the fresh scent of essential oils — or no odor at all — rather than synthetic chemicals.
Unscented Borax Deodorizer
Pour 1 cup of borax and 2 cups of cornmeal into a mixing bowl. Stir the ingredients with a wooden spoon until they are thoroughly blended.
Scoop the components into an empty glass Parmesan-cheese shaker and screw the lid on tightly.
Sprinkle the carpet with a mild, even layer of deodorizer. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes prior to running.
Scented Baking-Soda Deodorizer
Pour 1 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup cornstarch into a mixing bowl.
Add three to five drops of the favourite deodorizing essential oil, such as citrus, lavender or tea tree.
Stir the ingredients with a wooden spoon until they are thoroughly blended.
Scoop the components into an empty glass Parmesan-cheese shaker and screw the lid on tightly.
Sprinkle the carpet with a mild, even layer of deodorizer. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes prior to running.