Cleaning and Laundry

Mattress Freshener

This mattress freshener mixes baking soda with dried lavender. Sprinkle it on, wait 15 minutes to an hour, then vacuum for a fresher bed.

Mattress Freshener

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Baking soda with dried lavender to sprinkle on a mattress or carpet, then vacuum away.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
CourseDIY
Servings1 jar

What You’ll Need
  

  • 2 cups baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon dried herbs (lavender buds)
  • Up to 20 drops essential oil (optional)

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • mason jars

Directions
 

  1. Whisk the baking soda, dried lavender, and essential oil together in a bowl.
  2. Spoon it into a jar with a shaker lid.

Notes

Sprinkle it over the mattress or carpet, wait 15 minutes to an hour, then vacuum it up with the upholstery attachment. Keep the jar closed and dry. Many essential oils are unsafe for pets, so leave them out if you have cats.