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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cups 83g Recipe makes 6 cups) The following items or measurements are not included below: lavender
Calories 12
Calories from Fat 4		(40%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.5g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.3g	1%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 20441mg		851%
Potassium 61mg		1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.9g		0%
	Dietary Fiber 1.3g	5%
	Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.3g		0%
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Homemade Carpet Freshener

Recipe #48308 | 10 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Pets'R'us
Dec 11, 2002

We have cats and dogs and once a month I ”treat” the house using this. I use mostly lavender and rosemary oil but also like lemongrass or peppermint. They say that using lavender and rosemary it not just refreshes but it keeps away fleas and moths. I think that makes sense because I make soap that I use on our dogs and that also uses rosemary as one of the ingredients. If you have friends that like Potpourri as a gift they will also like this.Once you have made this and like it, try to buy the rosemary and lavender in bulk.

6 cups (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 cups baking soda
essential oils, your own choice of fragrance,but optional
2 cups lavender, buds
2 cups rosemary

Directions

1
Empty 2 cups of baking soda in a glass or ceramic bowl; with the back of a metal spoon get rid of the lumps.
2
If you are using essential oil then add that now, approx 20 drops, more or less, your own nose will guide you, distribute well.
3
Add the lavender and rosemary, mix and then put in a plastic bag or glass container.
4
Without the essential oil it is ready to use, otherwise leave for 2-3 days so the oil will not be wet anymore, (that can cause stains on the carpet! always check before use) To use: sprinkle desired amount on the carpet, leave for a few hours then vacuum.

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From: Chef #294572

On Jun 13, 2009

essential oils are HIGHLY TOXIC to cats.

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From: bmcnichol

On Oct 15, 2008

I had off work yesterday and was doing some major cleaning. I normally use carpet fresh but wanted to give this a try as hubby has allergies and is not fond of the smell of carpet fresh. This worked great. Since you add your own ingredients, I could control the strength of the smell. I will be using this in the future!

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From: Sharon123

On Apr 10, 2003

This smelled wonderful! I whirled the lavender and the rosemary in the blender to break it down a little and sprinkled on my rug. After I vacuumed it I got down and smelled the rug, it smelled so clean! Thanks for an easy treatment I will be using alot!!!

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From: evelyn/athens

On Sep 13, 2003

This makes a wonderfully scented carpet deodorizer. I am very glad you posted this Pets as we can't get commercial brands in Greece. I have made up an enormous batch to see me through the winter and am looking forward to fresh-smelling carpets (and a fresh-smelling home).

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