DIY All Natural Rosemary Carpet Powder

I've always been drawn to natural cleaning products but also enjoy having a clean smelling home. Because artificially scented products produce headaches for my husband who has a sensitive nose, I've researched ways to incorporate natural scents into my homemade cleaning products to still have that clean smell without making my husband nauseous.

Because our home consists of 2 dogs and 2 cats, we need to vacuum frequently. Our hardwood floors are adorned with large area rugs that like to grab onto pet fur as well as pet odors. My solution to this problem is homemade carpet powder.

• Ingredients:
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• Baking soda (I like Bob's Red Mill)
• Dried lavender or rosemary
• Container with lid (Mason jar or Bonne Maman)

• Instructions:
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• Fill jar with baking soda.
• Add as much dried lavender or rosemary as needed, depending on your cleaning needs and desired scent strength.
• Put lid on jar and shake to mix.
• Sprinkle powder onto carpet sparingly.
• Let sit for at least 15 minutes to absorb odors.
• Vacuum until no powder or dried herbs remain.

This is a great way to use up any baking soda that has been in the fridge to freshen stored food and lavender or rosemary from your garden that has dried up for the season.