- Baking soda
- Your choice of essential oils
- Mixing bowl and wooden spoon or other mixing implement
- Reused plastic bottle or large spice shaker
Take your mixing bowl, and add some baking soda. We will configure this recipe per a 2 lb box so add the whole box. It is your choice as to what essential oils you use, but keep in mind some oils like lavender smell stronger than others. For a 2 lb box I usually add about 20 small drops, usually a little at a time as I mix. For weaker oils like cold pressed sweet orange, add about 30 drops.
You want to make sure to mix well so the oil gets completely absorbed. Wet oil can possibly stain your carpet or furniture.
I use a funnel with a large opening to add my mixture to wide mouth Gatorade bottles. I find that I am able to sprinkle this just fine with the lid off.
Letting your mixture sit for a few days will help the sodium bicarbonate absorb more the the oil odor. I leave a little air space in the top of the bottle to give it a little shake every so often, and for odor to circulate.
Sprinkle the mixture on your carpet or upholstery making sure to get even coverage.
Let the mixture sit for about 20-30 minutes and vacuum as usual.
NOTE: When storing your natural cleaning products, remember to label container. Keep any and all cleaning products out of reach of children.