(Newswire.net — March 1, 2019) — Pets are loved because of the unending loyalty and companionship they provide for their owners, but pets cannot stay clean all of the time, and can often bring odors into your home. Pet odors along with any other dirt and grime that’s tracked into your home can also contribute to the overall scent of your home. Although you can find plenty of commercial deodorizers at the market, they often contain a lot of chemicals. If you’re looking for a more natural alternative to freshening up your carpet, then consider making your own essential oil carpet deodorizer spray using some simple ingredients.
Making Your Own Essential Oil Carpet Deodorizer Spray
Anti-Viral Essential Oils
You can remove the odors coming from your carpet by using some antiviral essential oils. Most of these oils can also fight with unpleasant odor causing bacteria. Therefore, it is ideal to remove odors by using antiviral essential oils containing lavender, tea tree oil, garlic, cinnamon, thyme, eucalyptus, oregano, clove, lemon and frankincense as their essential ingredients.
Antibacterial Essential Oils
This essential oil will combat bacteria along with the unpleasant odors caused by germs or bacteria. These essential oils can also help in protecting your family from the harmful effects of these bacteria. Some of the ingredients used in these antibacterial essential oils may include peppermint, eucalyptus, tea tree oil, lavender, lemon grass, bergamot, thyme, oregano, rosemary and clove.
Some Recipes For Natural Cleaners with Essential Oils
If you want to remove stains and odors along with antibacterial and antiviral essential oils, you can also use natural cleaners containing essential oils. The recipes of some of such natural cleaners include:
Disinfectant Containing Herbs
- 2 cups of hot water
- 10 drops of essential oils
- ¼ cup of baking soda
Shake well after mixing all the ingredients in a spray bottle. Wipe the affected surface with a damp clean sponge or towel after spraying the solution across the surface.
Spray Cleaner
- 1 cup of white vinegar
- 10-20 drops of essential oil
Combine both the ingredients in a spray bottle. You can spray it on the stained carpets and upholstery and wipe it with a clean sponge or towel.
Foaming Cleaner for Carpet
- 3 cups of water
- Castile soap
- 10 drops of essential oils
Use a kitchen blender to make a foamy mixture of all the ingredients. Rub the foam with a damp sponge on the soiled area and allow the foam to dry on it. Then vacuum the area completely.
Classic Carpet Cleaner
- 1 cup of white vinegar
- 2 cups of water
- 2 tsp of salt
- 15 drops of essential oils
Mix together all of the ingredients. You can then choose to apply it to a surface in two ways. You can either use it in your carpet cleaning machine or spray it directly on the affected part of your carpet. Vacuum dry the carpets after applying this solution.
Carpet Deodorizer
- 2 cups of baking soda
- 30 drops of essential oils
Mix the ingredients in a jar and shake well until they are thoroughly mixed together. Now sprinkle this essential oil carpet deodorizer spray on the affected area of the carpet and let it remain on it overnight or for 1-2 hours at least. Then vacuum it carefully.
In Conclusion
There are many ways that carpets can produce an odor. Whether that be from your beloved pets, dirt and grime that’s tracked into the home, and many more. Of course you can always opt for commercial carpet deodorizers, but these often contain many chemicals. Instead, you can make your own essential oil carpet deodorizer spray that can be made with items that you most likely already have in your pantry.