A FB fan asked me if I had any natural alternatives to room deodorizers to get rid of unwanted smells such as pet odors.  Here are a couple you can easily make at home from ingredients you probably already have.

Easy Natural Spray Deodorizer:

Here is my recipe for a great fabric and carpet deodorizer that you can use in place of Febreze.  Mix a cheap vodka & water in a 1:1 ratio in a spray bottle.  That’s it!  The alcohol causes it to evaporate quickly taking the odor with it. 

Like it scented?  Add a few drops of an essential oil like lavender (relaxing) or grapefruit (uplifting) which you can buy at the healthfood store.  

Wanna keep Fido or Kitty off the couch altogether?  Then spray 1:1 water:vinegar on your couch and your dog/cat will avoid it.  P-U!

For General Room Deodorizers, nothing works better than Baking Soda!

I hate when I go to someone's house and they have one of those plug-in air fresheners.  ACK!  Almost as bad is a cheap candle with a chemical fragrance! 

Instead, just sprinkle straight baking soda on your carpets and let it sit for a while before vacuuming.  Please note, if you have an expensive rug that is naturally dyed such as a Persian carpet, if you leave baking soda on for too long, it will lighten the color in that spot somewhat…  so don’t leave it on too long.  For everyday carpet, you can usually leave on overnight with no problems.  You can also use baking soda on furniture, but again, vacuum it up right away. 

And, if you have a really stinky pet problem, leave a hidden box of baking soda open in the room somewhere and it will naturally deodorize the air.  The same goes for a bowl of vinegar. 

Good luck!!!   And, give Fido & Kitty a big squeeze for me!