Cleaning Carpets without Harsh Chemicals

While finding the perfect floor plan and neighborhood both rank high on any house hunter’s list, finding a home without that pet smell might prove challenging!  

My husband and I have purchased two homes in our marriage. I remember going to a couple of homes where the stench was so overwhelming that we left before stepping any further. I know, if I truly loved the home, we could have pulled up the carpet and started fresh, but for the non-fixer-uppers like myself, that seemed overwhelming at the time.

Whether you are prepping your home to sell or just wanting to remove some pet odors, I have a couple of tips and tricks that may help make your carpet smell more inviting without adding harsh toxins or chemicals.

Pet Stain and Odor Remover Recipe*

Ingredients: 

— 1 cup apple cider vinegar

— 1 cup water

— 1 teaspoon salt

— 15 drops Lemon essential oil

— 5 drops Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil

— 5 drops Purification® essential oil blend

— 2 cups baking soda (optional, for tough or already-dried stains)

Instructions:

— Add the essential oils to the salt and mix well.

— In a spray bottle, combine the salt mixture, apple cider vinegar, and water. Mix thoroughly until salt has dissolved.

— Blot the “accident” to remove excess moisture.

— Shake the bottle, then spray the stained area generously until wet.

— Let sit for 10–15 minutes.

— Using an old towel or rag, soak up the mixture by blotting until moisture is removed. Do not apply heat to aid in the drying process, as it can cause unwanted odors and stains to set permanently.

*Recipe sourced from youngliving.com/blog

Tips for Very Stubborn Pet Stains

When you find an older, set-in stain, use the instructions above to make the DIY pet odor eliminator and then:

1. Spray the area generously until wet.

2. Sprinkle baking soda over the stain and leave for 24 hours or until dry. The baking soda will absorb the stain during this time.

Once dry, scoop up as much baking soda as possible and discard, then vacuum thoroughly to remove any remaining powder.

Guest Blogger:  Amanda Markham

Amanda is a work-from-home mom of two girls and a crazy but sweet lab mix. She and her husband of 15 years enjoy trying new restaurants, going to parks with their girls, and watching movies together. They started using essential oils five years ago to provide better immune support, especially respiratory support, for their children.

Essential oils serve as a vital health and wellness tool in their daily lives. Amanda offers a variety of educational opportunities about essential oils, healthy eating, and kicking toxins out of your home.

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