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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
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Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
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 Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 12:39:20 PM
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I just read an old forum on homemade carpet refresher, where you use baking soda and essential oils to freshen the carpet. An idea that i have used for awhile now is using a regular spray bottle, fill it with water then put a few drops of essential oils in. It doe not have the harsh chemicals that the store bought items have in it and you can mix and match to make your own scent!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 6:21:19 PM
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That's what I do. I don't like the store bought stuff and have been using water with essential oil for some time. It works well.
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
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MrsDirtDoctor
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
Hallowell
Maine
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 3:58:08 PM
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| great idea, I have some oils and tons of spray bottles :))) Hugs!! |
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverly
Marlborough
USA
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Posted - Aug 04 2009 : 12:52:06 AM
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thanks for a great idea....we , meaning our family have just banned the store bought ones....how healthy were they for your lungs..yikes.
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arabianhorselover
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jennifer
Bedias
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 04 2009 : 07:46:21 AM
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I too make my own and I thing they are great. I have one that smells like sugar cookies and I use it in my kitchen to make it smell like someone has been baking. Yummy!
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Bevb
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bev
Moscow
ID
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2009 : 05:52:46 AM
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Hi! I have a couple of cute olive oil jars that I put a bit of white vinegar and some essential oils, add a bit of distilled water, and use bamboo diffusing sticks.
Much better smelling, and better for you than the store-bought type.
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
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DharmaGurl
Farmgirl at Heart
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Heather
Clinton
IA
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2009 : 09:53:20 AM
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I do the spray thing too, but for areas like the closet where the stinky shoes hide, I like to use something stronger. What I do is make a blend of essential oils like orange and lemon and mix it with a bowl of baking soda. I put the bowl in the back of the closet, where the essential oils cover up and the baking soda absorbs odor! You can than use the baking soda mix on your carpet later on. 
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2009 : 5:54:21 PM
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hey heather, that is a great idea!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2009 : 4:03:12 PM
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Here's a recipe that I use:
Scent Remover (like Fabreeze) – Add to spray bottle; ½ water & ½ alcohol (vodka), add 10 to 25 drips of essential oils if desired. Shake and use lightly in the air, fabrics like curtains or sofas, etc.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many & MRET ~ Energy Healing & Wellness Coaching Sessions
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corabela
True Blue Farmgirl
79 Posts
Laura
Mount Vernon
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 09:38:06 AM
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My Mom is a little bit of a germaphobe but she also refuses to use anything with synthetic chemicals or isopropyl alcohol in it. Now our family carries around those pretty cobalt blue bottles filled with a mixture of vodka, water, and essential oils. It freshens the air and can be sprayed on surfaces to disinfect. : )
~Laura
Please stop by my blog and my etsy site and say hello : )
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corabela
True Blue Farmgirl
79 Posts
Laura
Mount Vernon
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 14 2010 : 09:37:28 AM
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Just a quick update...I actually have some homemade air freshener for sale on my etsy site. Cinnamon Spice Spray!
~Laura
Please stop by my blog and my etsy site and say hello : )
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remembrance farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
59 Posts
Cheryl
"Remembrance Farm"
Ky
USA
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Posted - Feb 14 2010 : 11:41:07 AM
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Sounds like a great spray Kistine!
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