Odor-Eliminating Carpet Powder

 Carpet Powder

I have been using carpet powders for years. If you're new to the carpet powder club, be prepared to revolutionize your cleaning game. Benefits of carpet powder include:

• Odor elimination
• Traps & neutralizes odors caused by pet urine, food spills, smoking, and general mustiness
• Deodorizes the vacuum cleaner itself preventing lingering odors from reappearing the next time you vacuum
• Deeper cleaning
• Absorbs oils and moisture to combat mold and mildew 
• Loosens dirt and smaller particles making them more accessible to the vacuum
• Reduces static electricity

Store-bought brands are relatively inexpensive but contain artificial fragrances that can cause irritation or allergies. This can be avoided by using a simple, natural recipe.

About the Ingredients

Baking Soda

Known for its odor-eliminating properties, baking soda is a necessary staple for any person who favors homemade cleaning products. I buy mine 12 pounds at a time and still need to restock about once a month.

From drain cleaning to mattress freshening and even carpet deodorizing, baking soda is a solid staple. 

Corn Starch

This ingredient is optional, but I highly recommend using it. Corn starch is what removes the moisture from your carpet. This is also the element that sets homemade carpet powders apart from store-bought ones. 

Essential Oils

It is important to note that essential oils are highly concentrated. Less is more! Even in small amounts, essential oils are powerful ingredients that can naturally enhance cleaning products. 

If you have pets, it is important to be mindful as some can be toxic to dogs, cats, or both.\

Pet-Friendly Essential Oils

• Clary sage
• Relaxing and aromatic
• Anti-fungal & antibacterial

• Eucalyptus 
• An earthy and aromatic aroma
• Highly effective in combating bacteria and fungi

• Geranium
• Pleasant floral scent
• Mild disinfectant properties

• Lavender
• Relaxing floral scent
• Powerful at combating bacteria and fungi that can cause illness

• Lemongrass
• While nearly all citrus-scented essential oils are toxic to pets, lemongrass provides a lemony scent while still being safe for pets

Recipe

Directions for Application

1. Vacuum once to remove larger debris
2. Sprinkle carpet powder over the carpet. Ensure that all pets and small children stay off of the sprinkled area
3. Leave for at least 3 hours
4. Vacuum up throughouly 
5. Clean vacuum filter to prevent powder buildup

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