Baking soda has many uses around the house, but it's most effective as an odor absorber.It's the perfect ingredient for budget-friendly air fresheners.Baking soda can be used to make an air freshener for the entire house, or for a specific room or carpet.You can maximize its benefits by mixing it with the right ingredients.
Step 1: The baking soda and essential oil should be mixed together.
Baking soda can be added to a small bowl or dish.Add 5 to 6 drops of essential oil to the baking soda with a spoon.An essential oil doesn't have to be added to the air freshener.Baking soda will help rid the air of odors.Adding essential oil will allow the freshener to give off a pleasant scent.The essential oil can be used to scent the air freshener.If you want to make your own scent, you can mix two or more oils.There are many good options for essential oils.
Step 2: The spray bottle has a baking soda mixture in it.
Transfer the baking soda and oil mixture to an empty spray bottle when it's well mixed.You may make a mess if you try to pour it directly from the bowl.To add the powder to the bottle, use a spoon.If you have a small funnel, you can pour the baking soda mixture into the bottle.It will keep the mixture from flying.
Step 3: Add water to the bottle and shake it.
Add enough water to fill the bottle after you transfer the baking soda mixture to the spray bottle.To combine the water and baking soda, shake the bottle well.It's important to use distilled water for the air freshener.
Step 4: You can spray the air freshener wherever you want.
You're ready to use the air freshener after shaking the bottle to mix all of the ingredients.It's a good idea to spray it throughout the entire room to get the air fresh.
Step 5: The baking soda and essential oil should be put in a jar.
Add baking soda and essential oil to a jar.Carefully stir the two together using a spoon.You can use more of the essential oil if you want a stronger scent.
Step 6: Put the lid on the jar.
The jar should be covered with a paper or cloth when the baking soda and essential oil are mixed.To make sure the covering is in place, twist the lid.It's important to use a jar covering made of paper or cloth.The materials keep the baking soda out of the jar.Don't use a metal or plastic covering that blocks the baking soda from absorbing odors and the essential oils from giving off their scent.
Step 7: You can put the air freshener out where you need it.
The air freshener is ready to go when the lid and covering are secure.You can put it on a table or countertop.You can put the kitchen and bathroom in your bedroom, living room, or family room.Shake the jar if the air freshener seems to have lost its scent.The scent will be refreshed by that.
Step 8: The herbs should be grinded.
Adding herbs that complement the essential oils can intensify the scent of your carpet.If you want to mix the baking soda with the dried herbs, start by grinding 2 to 3 of them in a coffee grinder.It is important to choose the herbs that correspond with the essential oil.For the most intense lavender scent, use dried lavender.It is possible to pair dried Rosemary with Rosemary essential oil.You can make your own essential oil and herb combinations.For a unique scent, pair lavender essential oil with dried Rosemary.The dried mint and wild orange essential oil are a good combination.
Step 9: The ingredients should be put in a jar with a lid.
After you ground the herbs, add them along with 1 cup (180 g) of baking soda and 30 to 40 drops of an essential oil of your choice to a glass jar that has a lid.To thoroughly mix the ingredients, place the lid on the jar.If you have pets, you should not use tea tree oil.It is toxic to animals.If you want a long lasting scent for your carpet, you should avoid essentials oils.You may want to use essential oil to clean your carpets.It's a good idea to use Oregano, cinnamon, and thyme oil.
Step 10: The mixture should sit overnight.
It's best not to use the air freshener right away.Baking soda should be in the jar overnight to fully absorb the scent of the essential oils.
Step 11: Let the freshener sit on your carpet.
You can use the carpet freshener after you've allowed the mixture to sit overnight.Allow it to sit for 15 minutes after you sprinkle it over the carpet.Place a jar with a lid on it so you can sprinkle directly from it.
Step 12: The freshener needs to be vacuumed up.
Once the carpet has been cleaned, vacuum it as usual.To refresh the carpet, make sure to vacuum up all of the baking soda mixture.Check your vacuum cleaner's instruction manual to make sure that the baking soda won't damage the appliance or cause a problem with the filters.