[AromatherapyOils] Natural Carpet Freshner

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Thymus oil is even better for such purpose.

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RE: [s-A] [AromatherapyOils] Natural Carpet Freshner

 

 

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> Borax! One of my household favorites! Seems to me I read somewhere that

> this borax carpet freshener would also repel fleas, especially with a

> pest-repellent EO (mint is a great all-purpose repellent). You can also

mix

> borax 1:1 with white sugar and sprinkle it where you have ant problems -

the

> ants take the borax-contaminated sugar back to the hill where it

eventually

> poisons them. I've also used borax as a repellent under shared walls to

> keep ants from coming in from the other side - I packed the little

crevices

> with it and no more came through.

>

> Thanks for the tip! I often forget that I can do this type of thing and

> enjoy my housework just a little more.

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>

> Sarah J

> Happy wife of Troy since Oct93

> Glowing mama of

> Eli (24Feb96) and Drew (05Jan2k)

>

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> Misty L. Trepke [mistytrepke]

> Saturday, March 19, 2005 11:10 AM

> http://www.aromathyme.com

>

> Today's Tip

> Carpet Freshener

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> To freshen carpets, use 25 drops of essential oil such as lavender,

> cinnamon, rosewood, or sweet orange to 2 cups of borax. Blend well, making

> sure all oil is blended well and evenly distributed. Place in shaker can

and

> apply to carpet or rug. Let sit for 10 min and vacuum as usual.

> From Indulge Yourself with Aromatherapy.