All Natural Non-Toxic Carpet Freshener
The smell of carpet freshener brings my mind back to when I was a child.. oh the sweet, sweet memories. It reminds me of warm Saturday mornings when I would get the opportunity to sleep in. My bed was right next to a large window and I could feel the cool breeze coming through. The smells of fresh city air and the sounds of lawns being mowed by neighbors, would make its way into my bedroom. I would open my sleepy eyes and lay under the blankets, soaking it all in. Ah, so peaceful!
Saturday mornings also brought more smells; and that was carpet freshener powder. It would be Saturday mornings that my mom would slather our carpets in the Mountain Fresh scented carpet freshener and let it sit for a while before vacuuming it up. That smell, my friends, is my one of my dear childhood memories.
Fast Forward many, many years later…
Sometimes I think it would be easier if I could forget all I know about healthy living. I wish I could go back to being naïve about the toxins and chemicals in everyday household products, but I can’t. I know too much now and cannot go back to filling my home with junk. But it is hard you guys. I am drawn to things that smell good. Those nifty wall plugins, carpet fresheners and room sprays draw me in. They pull at my tender heart-strings and say ” Cherelle dear, we smell SO good, don’t you want to take us home and fill your house with our many sweet aromas ?”. But in reality, the products are so laden with many harmful chemicals, covered up and made to smell like a bed of roses. No thank you!
Reasons one might use carpet freshener powder…
- To deodorize
- To freshen musty old carpet
- To cover up pet smells
- To make your house smell great
These are all great reasons and excuses to use carpet freshener powder.
Let’s take a look at some of the ingredients in commercial carpet freshener powder. I will choose one of my old favorites.
Glade® Carpet & Room – Hawaiian Breeze®
- BENZYL BENZOATE: Benzyl benzoate is used as solvent and preservative; associated with allergies and contact dermatitis. ( No thank you )
- BENZYL ACETATE: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. Keep out of the reach of children. Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. ( Hmm.. and we are supposed to put this on our carpets that our children sit and play on? )
I am not going to keep going, but you get the picture. Simply gross! There has to be a better alternative right?
Right! And I’ve got an answer for you!
All Natural Non-Toxic Carpet Freshener
It uses two simple, natural ingredients.
-Baking Soda
When creating your All Natural Non-Toxic Carpet Freshener, the essential oil scent combinations are endless. The choice is completely up to you and what your nose desires to smell.
The awesome thing with this All Natural Non- Toxic Carpet Freshener is that it is all natural and non-toxic! Which means you can safely sprinkle it on your carpets and rugs and let it sit there ALL- DAY and let the baking soda and essential oils do their business. Your kids, your pets ( as long as you check and make sure the essential oil you are using is not going to irritate your pets skin ) and even YOU can go about your day, without having to worry about being poisoned or getting cancer from the smell goods on your floor!
The whole point of using this stuff is to deodorize anyways, meaning it needs to stay on for a while. This recipe is one you can feel confident in knowing that you can put it on your carpet and rugs and not worry about it hurting anyone. I like to leave mine on for about 24 hours before I vacuum it up.
Alright enough rambling, here is the recipe!
All Natural Non-Toxic Carpet Freshener
2 cups baking soda
50 or more drops of essential oils ( your choice )
Place all the ingredients in a mason jar and shake it up, that’s it! Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. Simple pimple.. ehhh rhyming usually gets me in trouble.. I’ll stop.
side note
I found an awesome book at Goodwill Outlet called Mrs. Dunwoody’s Excellent Instructions for Homekeeping and it’s full of timeless wisdom, practical advice and just amazing, simple old-fashioned goodness! You need it! I am enjoying all the tips in it.
Our family members will carry the atmosphere we create in our homes for the rest of their lives. ( From Mrs. Dunwoody’s… )
