This Homemade DIY Carpet Powder Freshener is a frugal, natural way to add a blast of freshness to your carpets. You won’t believe how well it works!
Then… make your home smell even more amazing when you try this Lavender Baking Soda Air Freshener!

DIY Carpet Powder Freshener
Could your carpets use a little freshening up? I’ve got just the thing… it’s fast, frugal, and works like a charm!
You’ll LOVE how easy it is to freshen up your carpets with this simple trick for a DIY Carpet Powder!
Skip the Carpet Freshener at the store, and learn how to make carpet smell better with your own scented (or non-scented) natural freshener! I use this ALL the time, and love how clean and fresh it makes my carpets smell!
Plus… I used the top from my parmesan shaker once we finished up our cheese, and it fits perfectly on a regular mouth mason jar. How cool is that?!?
It makes the perfect little shaker top to sprinkle your DIY carpet powder on your rugs and carpets while vacuuming!
So are you ready to make some more budget-friendly Homemade Cleaners?
Here’s what you’ll need for this DIY Carpet Freshener…
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What Can I Sprinkle On My Carpet to Freshen it Up?
The secret ingredient to freshening up your carpets is baking soda, also known as bicarbonate of soda.
It really works great at absorbing bad smells and neutralizing odors.
Carpet Powder Freshener Reviews
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This DIY Carpet Powder Freshener…
Staci writes: “Don’t know why we never did this before. It worked great.”
Patti writes: “I’ve used this periodically. It’s great and doesn’t have harmful chemicals like store bought does.”
Timbrel writes: “It was really easy to make and use!”
Kat writes: “I love the fresh lemon scent on my carpets. The parmesan lid is perfect! Thanks for the tip!”
Rebecca writes: “This is so helpful when you need an instant refresh before company arrives.”
Aubrey writes: “I just refill the empty carpet cleaner with the mixture! Smells great with lavender oil…. so glad I found this.”
Cynthia writes: “Works good. I made sure to use a dog friendly essential oil. I have 3 dogs and they aren’t complaining, seems to not bother them one bit and my house/carpet smells great!”
Sherry writes: “Been making mine like this for 20+ years. You can use cloves if you don’t have essential oils. They work great too.”
Baking Soda Carpet Cleaner – Supplies Needed
- Regular Mouth Mason Jar
- Parmesan Cheese Shaker Top
- 1 1/2 cups Baking Soda (Bicarb Soda)
- 45 drops of Essential Oils (your favorite scent) ~ I like to use Lavender or Peppermint. If you have pets, just be sure to check with your veterinarian for a list of pet-friendly essential oils. In the meantime, you can always skip the scent, and just use baking soda. 🙂
How to Make Carpet Cleaner with Baking Soda
So how do you make homemade carpet fresshener powder? It’s SO easy!
Here’s what you need to do…
1. In small mixing bowl, stir together baking soda and essential oil drops until well combined.
2. Transfer to your regular-mouth mason jar, and affix an old parmesan shaker lid on top.
3. Prior to vacuuming, simply shake baking soda on your carpet, let it sit for 10 minutes, then vacuum it up.


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Christie says
This is perfect! We have two fur babies and I am always looking for a good DIY natural carpet freshner! Thank you for this Heidi!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Christie! It really does help freshen up so well! 🙂
Bonnie Schwoerer says
The shaker top from Parmesan Cheese fits on a pint jar.
Shelby says
How long should I leave this on before vacuuming?
Rachel says
I just used my flour sifter and they worked marvelously as well. Curious though if there’s a certain time the baking soda should stay on the carpets to be effective?
Joanne Hill says
My puppy threw up on a number of places on my carpet. Ive tried the commercial pet cleaner but there are still a number of spots. Any ideas
Heidi says
Hi Joanne ~ here are some fabulous tips and tricks you can use here: http://on.fb.me/MtwSyT
Hope that helps! 😉
Cathy says
Try soaking with peroxyde, then take rag and wipe.. I have got a lot of stains out with this simple trick!
sparkling74 says
You can use a paperpunch and make holes in the top of a mason jar and screw it on and have a shaker jar too.
Jeryl says
you could also reuse an empty spaghetti cheese shaker instead of buying one.