My Favorite Carpet Powder

My very favorite carpet powder is baking soda with a few drops of essential oil mixed in an old extra large Lawry's seasoned salt bottle from Costco.  It deodorizes, has no harmful chemicals, and does not set off my asthma.  

I usually fill the jar a 1/3 with baking soda and add a few drops of oil, repeating the layers until full and then give it a good shake to mix.  My favorite mixture of oils is rosemary and lavender.  Sometimes with a bit of pine oil as well. 

I sprinkle it on the carpets about 15 minutes before vacuuming.  This mixture can also be used as a scouring powder.  Especially fun and foamy when rinsed with vinegar and water.

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[Mrs. Ben Lanier]

Ok - you are officially my idol! You are so clever!!!