DIY Diaper Pail Powder/Carpet Powder

I got this "recipe" from Thrifty Reader, Kelisa. I can't wait to try it!

What you need:

• 8 oz. box of baking soda
• 25-50 drops of Essential Oil (EO) of your choice (depending how strong the smell is, like tea tree oil has a very strong scent so I'd use the 25 drops range while sweet orange has a softer scent, so I'd use closer to 50). After making this once, you can't even tell I used any of the EO, so it will really last a LONG time!
• Empty (and clean) Parmesan Cheese Shaker

Directions:

1. Dump the baking soda into a bowl.
2. Add 25-50 drops of EO.
3. Mash with a fork.
4. Let sit for about 30 minutes.
5. Sift.
6. Let sit for another 30 minutes.
7. Sift again.
8. Put into a shaker container
9. Sprinkle into diaper pail as needed!
10. For carpets, sprinkle on carpet, let set for 10-30 minutes, and vacuum off.

Disclaimer: If you are concerned about the filter on your vacuum, try dissolving it with water in a spray bottle container, spray on, wait, and vacuum. - Thanks to Thrifty Reader Marlo for that tip!