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Carpet Cleaner and Deodorizer

October 15, 2015 Updated on February 6, 2023 By Beth K 11 Comments This post contains affiliate links.

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If you have carpet in your home, then you know the pain and the joy of keeping it clean and fresh. We have pets and children so this is a must for us. In addition to our fabulous fabric refresher, we use a simple routine to gently refresh and deodorize our carpet with simple and natural ingredients. Our Carpet Cleaner and Deodorizer that neutralizes and eliminates odor, clears the air of impurities, and freshens every room in your home.


DIY NonToxic Carpet Cleaner and Deodorizer from RecipesWithEssentialOils.com

This natural carpet cleaner and deodorizer recipe is designed to:

  • neutralize and eliminate odors
  • clear the air of impurities
  • freshen a room
  • be a safe choice for children and pets

This recipe is quick and easy and you probably have these ingredients in your pantry right now. It leaves a light, fresh scent and helps neutralize any normal household carpet odors.

As with any cleaner or fabric treatment, please spot check this recipe on an unseen corner of the carpet to make sure that the color will not be affected. If this spot check is clear, then proceed with the full treatment of the entire room.

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Natural Carpet Cleaner & Deodorizer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • 15 drops Purification essential oil
  • 6-8 oz. glass shaker bottle

Directions

  • Mix the ingredients and store them in a glass and stainless steel shaker. Try this shaker if you don’t already have one.
  • To use, sprinkle over your carpet and let it set for about 5 minutes.
  • Vacuum as normal.
  • Store in a safe place away from children. If you store it open in your linen closet, it will keep the air fresh and deodorized. No stagnant, stale closet smell!

Carpet Cleaner and Deodorizer

For strong odors or heavy pet areas, we add another step that integrates a simple spray cleaner recipe. We combine the Deodorizing Carpet Powder and with a DIY household liquid spray cleaner for powerful, natural results. The combination of the two is perfect for when you need a little boost in your cleaning.

  • To use with the Deodorizing Carpet Powder, sprinkle the carpet with powder. Allow powder to sit on carpet about 5 minutes.
  • On the areas that need extra attention, lightly spray with the All-Purpose Non-Toxic Cleaning Spray. The mixture will bubble a little.
  • After about 30 seconds, dab up the damp mixture and vacuum up the remains.

This spray recipe is a great all-purpose household cleaner all by itself. And, yes, we promise that the vinegar smell goes away very quickly.

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Comments

  1. Jerry says

    May 13, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    Hey there!

    Nice post. I just tried this out at one of my jobs and it worked like magic. I’m a small carpet cleaner in Madison and I used this recipe exactly as stated and it got rid of the dirt while at the same time leaving the room with a beautiful smell.

    Anyways.. Good blog! Keep it up 🙂

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      June 29, 2016 at 10:19 pm

      Thanks for the note! I’m so glad it worked well for you. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Nina dysvick says

    June 25, 2016 at 12:02 am

    I have a dyson- and it specifically states to never use baking soda since it can cake up inside the vacuum and clog things– there is a special powder that you can buy just to use with dyson so called zorb I think– i may even have some way underneath my sink– from before oils– is there anyone out there that has a dyson– I have a small cleaning business and this would be great info to have — in my home as well!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      November 18, 2016 at 12:09 pm

      Hi! I’m also curious as I have a Dyson as well. Did you ever find an answer? And I did not know about the product you mentioned that Dyson recommends, Zorb? Where can I purchase that if I can’t use Baking Soda? Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Sally says

    July 24, 2016 at 12:12 am

    Great recipe. I used this in my lounge room and it left it smelling beautiful and looking great.

    Reply
  4. Krystal says

    July 29, 2016 at 2:38 pm

    Love the creativity. This makes me want to get some house cleaning done. I will definitely be trying this out next time I need the carpet cleaned. Awesome recipe

    Reply
  5. Dean says

    December 27, 2017 at 7:09 pm

    Purification Oil? Is that something like Tea Tree, Clove, or Patchouli essential oil?

    Reply
    • Diana M says

      February 8, 2018 at 11:26 am

      Purification is a blend specific to Young Living. It contains Citronella, Lavandin, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Myrtle, and Tea Tree. It is great for purifying and deodorizing just about anything.

      Reply
  6. Robin Hamilton @Wellness Wires says

    September 21, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    Can I share this for my Pinterest followers? Thanks a lot for sharing Carpet Cleaner & Deodorizer recipe!

    Reply
  7. June says

    March 5, 2019 at 8:31 am

    I use this all the time for my carpets and cat boxes. It works great and saves me money.

    Reply

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