Carpet and rug freshener
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Borax, baking soda and essential oils in a shaker jar. Sprinkle, wait, then vacuum; keep pets out until done.
What You’ll Need
- 1/2 cup borax
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 30 drops essential oils OR 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or cloves (e.g. 20 drops sweet orange oil + 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
- Glass jar with lid
Equipment
- mason jars
Directions
- Put the borax and baking soda in the jar and mix.
- Stir in the essential oils, or the cinnamon or cloves.
Notes
Sprinkle generously, leave 15-20 minutes (longer is better), and vacuum thoroughly. On light carpets skip ground spices (they can stain).
Safety: borax isn’t safe for pets to eat, keep pets out until vacuumed, ventilate, and consider leaving out scent in pet homes; cats are especially sensitive to oils and spices. (lavender the safest oil for cats; many vets advise no essential oils around cats at all.) Test on a hidden patch of carpet first.