Easy Homemade Dry Carpet Cleaner and Deodorizer Recipes
If you plan to try homemade dry carpet cleaner and deodorizer, first try a pre-cleaning treatment.
Sweep the carpet, which will make the nap stand up and loosen the imbedded din. Next vacuum. With this work alone, the rug should show a noticeable improvement, so much in fact that you may decide to delay
shampooing.
Dry Carpet Cleaner
2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup cornstarch
4 to 5 bay leaves
1 tablespoon cloves
Spot test a small, inconspicuous area of your rug first to test for color stability of the fibers. Put the ingredients through a sifter until blended. Sprinkle lightly on your carpeting and allow to sit several hours overnight. Sprinkle lightly on carpet and let stand for a couple of hours. Vacuum up and enjoy your fresh fragrant carpet. Store dry carpet cleaner and deodorizer in a coffee can.
Carpet Deodorizer
4 cups baking soda or cornstarch
35 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
30 drops Lavender essential oil
25 drops Rosewood essential oil
or any combination of your favorite essential oils
Measure 4 cups of baking soda into a bowl, add essential oils. Break up any clumps that form, stir until well mixed. Before vacuuming sprinkle dry carpet cleaner and deodorizer powder from a shaker type can or jar. Let it sit on the carpet for about 15 minutes then vacuum.
Note: If you are looking for high-quality therapeutic grade essential oils, I highly recommend Young Living. I am simply in love with their products, they are a part of nearly every facet of my life.
Herbal Carpet Freshener
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup lavender flowers
Crush the lavender flowers to release their scent. Mix well with baking soda and sprinkle dry carpet cleaner and deodorizer liberally on carpets. Vacuum after 30 minutes.
Great Gift Idea: Green Cleaning Basket
Fill a plastic tote with homemade carpet shampoo, dry carpet cleaner and deodorizer, all purpose cleaner, laundry soap, window and glass cleaner
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