My Mom Taught Me Her Room Freshening Trick, and I Use It All the Time

"Every time my mom would bring home loose lavender or chamomile flowers, she would mix two teaspoons of either herb to a half cup of baking soda in a plastic baggie, shake it vigorously to mix, and then sprinkle it all over the living room rug. I was confused the first time I saw her do this, but once she began vacuuming the rug, I could smell the difference."

"For over a decade, my mom worked as a marketing director for a tea brand. During all those years, we discovered and tasted dozens of teas and herbs that we kept in our kitchen on a regular rotation. Because of their versatility, we often used some of the herbs my mom would bring home from work in various ways including baking, making agua fresca, and using them as the main ingredient for a natural simmer pot."

"My mom's herbal trick is something I still do today - especially in between deep cleanings when I want to refresh the rugs in my living room and bedroom. If I ever want to give this mixture a stronger fragrance profile, I add in a couple of drops of lavender or peppermint essential oils. I have also used this mixture on my mattress, letting it sit for a couple of hours before vacuuming it (this is one of my favorite practices before putting on fresh, clean sheets!)."

A marketing director for a tea brand brought home loose teas and herbs that became regular household staples. The herbs served multiple purposes, including baking, making agua fresca, and acting as a base for natural simmer pots. A simple room-freshening method uses two teaspoons of dried lavender or chamomile combined with a half cup of baking soda, shaken in a plastic bag and sprinkled on rugs before vacuuming. The blend provides a noticeable but not overwhelming floral or earthy scent. The mixture can be strengthened with a few drops of essential oil and used on mattresses before vacuuming.

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