I just make this deodorizing powder whenever i need it so i don t personally store it.
Make carpet smell fresh.
Getting the musty smell out of carpet.
This used to be an expensive item but the technology has advanced and the price of the cleaners have been significantly reduced.
Here s another do it yourself carpet freshener you can try at home.
How to make carpets smell better.
Even if you don t regularly spill things on your carpet it accumulates dust dirt tracked in from outside and other odor causing particles all day long.
Spray the white vinegar onto the carpet.
I ve shared this tip with you before in my episode how to clean with baking soda.
I love to make my carpet smell fresh and clean.
That s it you re done and now you have awesome fresh smelling carpet.
Pour a generous amount of white vinegar into a spray bottle.
The smell should be gone.
Removing the musty smell from carpet typically starts with a visual inspection of the underside of the carpet and carpet pad.
This vinegar based mix is also quite often usedto get rid of urine smell in a mattress.
Use lemon and fresh mint for a light summertime scent.
After letting your homemade carpet freshener sit for a while just vacuum it up.
Storing your carpet powder.
Particulates dirt dust and debris become trapped in your carpet on a daily basis so what you smell when you sense an odor is.
Sprinkle the mixture lightly over the carpet.
The key to keeping carpet smelling fresh is regular maintenance.
Fresh lavender and oranges make a nice combination too.
Thoroughly spray your carpet with the mixture.
Try adding pine needles and fresh cranberries during the holiday season.
After 10 to 15 minutes vacuum your carpet as you normally would.
Choosing the right kind of carpet cleaner and deodorizer will deliver great results in terms of making your rugs smell fresh and clean.
Using a commercial carpet cleaner add warm water to the reservoir and clean your carpet according to the manufacturer s instructions.
Make an all natural carpet refreshing powder on the cheap by mixing 1 2 cup each of baking soda and borax which can be found in a grocery store s laundry detergent aisle.
Because in most cases if you have a great vacuum that really sucks up the dirt smelling good also means clean.
Scrub the carpet with a clean soft bristled scrub brush.
Commercial carpet refreshing powders often contain pleasant fragrances to help mask odors but the other ingredients may contain chemicals.