Carpet Freshener Recipes 1. Simply sprinkle on plain old baking soda, allow some time for it to neutralize odors, and then vacuum it up. Not only is it effective, but it's simple and inexpensive too.
2. "I too find Carpet Fresh expensive so in a plastic bag place about 400g Baking Soda and add a few drops of Essential Oil in a fragrance you like. Mix it about with your hands to blend the oil and break up any lumps and when well mixed place in the Carpet Fresh container and sprinkle the carpets with it before vacuuming."