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    Home » Green Cleaning » Natural Carpet Deodorizer and Room Freshener

    Natural Carpet Deodorizer and Room Freshener

    Published: Mar 10, 2014 · Modified: Dec 31, 2016 by Bren

    Natural Carpet Deodorizer and Room Freshener eliminates odors while you vacuum. Try making a batch today. 

    Natural Carpet Deodorizer and Room Freshener - This non-toxic cleaner refreshes your carpets, rooms and, as an added bonus refreshes your vacuum.  This post uses affiliate links. They don’t cost you a thing and help us bring you creative projects. Read more in Policies and Disclosures.

    Vacuum Away Bad Odors

    Ever have an unpleasant odor permeating your house? I dislike the smell of my house after I give the dog a bath, it smells like clean, but damp dog… not my favorite scent! If I need to vacuum and want to eliminate an unpleasant odor I whip up a quick batch of Natural Carpet Deodorizer and Room Freshener.

    Natural Carpet Deodorizer and Room Freshener takes less than a minute to make, is non-toxic, and does a great job of eliminating odors.

    (If you want to freshen a room but are not vacuuming, try my  Natural Fabric and Room Refresher.)

    Natural Carpet Deodorizer and Room Freshener

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tbsp corn starch
    • 1 Tbsp baking soda
    • 10-15 drops essential oil

    My favorite scent combinations:

    • Zen Spa – 10 drops eucalyptus, 5 drops lavender
    • Orange Creamsicle- 10 drops orange, 5 drops vanilla

    Directions

    1. In a glass measuring cup or other small glass bowl combine all ingredients and stir until there are now lumps. (I use a small shaker that was made for spices.)
    2. Sprinkle over carpet or hard surface and vacuum up immediately.

    Natural Carpet Deodorizer and Room Freshener - This non-toxic cleaner refreshes your carpets, rooms and, as an added bonus refreshes your vacuum.

    Non-Toxic Air Freshener

    This non-toxic mix freshens your carpets, and, as an added bonus eliminates smells from your vacuum. Use a bit of this mix when you start to vacuum and your house will be lightly scented as air passes though the vacuum and out the exhaust.

    *If you find a bad or musty odor =coming from your vacuum  this mix will help,  but you need to clean your vacuum. I use this method from Ask Anna. It works well, but takes at least a day to dry.

    Carpet and Room Refresher works if I am in a hurry.

     

    More All-Natural Home Fresheners

    DIY Febreeze Room Refresher Spray - Easy, Non-Toxic, All-Natural room and fabric refresher spray. This easy DIY deodorizer eliminates odors all over the house.

    Refresher Spray – If you’re looking for a non-toxic spray to scent and deodorize you home  try my Natural Fabric and Room Refresher. 

     

    Cooling Foot and Shoe Deodorizing Powder: This DIY All-Natural Deodorant Powder Fights Odor & Stinky Feet Natural body care from BrenDid.com

    Shoe Odor Eliminator – Store extra Natural Carpet Deodorizer and Room Freshener in your shoe closet. A quick sprinkle naturally eliminates foot odor in your shoes and the open shaker top will lightly scent the closet.

     

    BrenDid No More Stinky Feet Spray

    Foot Odor Eliminator – Stinkyy feet overtaking your home? Make this easy odor eliminating spray!

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    Comments

    1. Bob H.

      June 14, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      Even though it’s a might pricey, try vacuuming up a little ground cloves into your vac bag – it only takes a teaspoon. We buy ours at the dollar store. It really smells great!

      Reply
    2. Tina Gale

      May 17, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      I burned out the motor of my very expensive central vac by doing this. Brought the unit in and they told me right away that they knew what caused its early demise as soon as they opened it. Household dust is much different apparently. Even though it WASN’T, I was told that drywall dust is THE WORST for home vaccuums hence why only a shop vac with special filters and bags should be used. Cost me another brand new motor ($850). I’m terrified to try this with my central vac or Dyson animal. I should call Dyson but I’m sure they’d say not to as they’d want to sell me their brand called Zorb which is very expensive as I have to order it and have it shipped to where I am. If you KNOW for a fact, your recipe is safe, please provide me the info. (would prefer it if I knew it was 100% safe). Thank you

      Reply
      • Bren

        May 17, 2019 at 2:13 pm

        Tina, I would check with the manufacturer. Most problems with drywall dust and fine dust particles are caused by clogged filters. Filters are supposed to remove particles from the airflow before it is exhausted back into the living space. If the filter is completely blocked it can cause the vacuum to loose suction or blow dusty air back into the room. With a blocked filter you run the risk of overheating the motor. As far as baking soda goes, I am comfortable using it because I am not using huge amounts (like an entire box of baking soda), I regularly clean my vacuum filters, and there are commercial carpet powders on the market that are made from baking soda. Finally, I would advise you to trust your own gut and never do anything that you are not comfortable doing… only you know your machine and your maintenance schedule!

        Reply
    3. Steve Walker

      December 28, 2018 at 9:19 am

      Nice receipe! I really do not think the powder is an issue, at least for canister vacuums which I was using fot the last 5 years. Soda is identical to any other dust and I used it with ground cinnamon as deodorizer with no troubles.

      Reply
      • Bren

        December 28, 2018 at 6:56 pm

        Cinnamon is a great idea, thanks Steve!

        Reply
    4. Trina

      January 31, 2016 at 3:32 pm

      Did you know any kind of powder that you vacumn gets into the brush bearings and burns them out? A very expensive repair!

      Reply
      • Bren

        January 31, 2016 at 8:25 pm

        I don’t worry too much about sweeping up powder since vacuums are made to remove dust. This powder is the same consistency as much of the household dust I vacuum from our floors. Plus, Dyson, my vacuum manufacturer actually sells a powder to use for cleaning carpet (it’s called Zorb carpet powder). You should check with your manufacturer to see what the recommend.

        Reply

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