When was the last time you used that box of cornstarch sitting way in the back of your pantry? If you’re like me, you can’t remember. Here’s a new way to put it to good use that will also save you money from having to buy a new product.
The next time you want to freshen your house, sprinkle cornstarch over your carpets, let it sit for half an hour and then vaccuum it up. Cornstarch acts as a natural deodorizer without the harsh chemicals and smelly fragrances. Especially helpful in pet-loving households.
Photo by Alex Kehr.
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I am psyched to try this tip out – as I’ve forgotten to buy the “chemical stuff with all the fragrance” the last 3 times I’ve been to the store…
You can do the same thing with baking soda – it’s a great way to get another reuse out fo a box of baking soda that needs to be switched out of the refrigerator.
I have to use baking soda for my carpets because my dog is allergic to corn. If I sprinkled corn starch on my carpet he’d eat it before it deodorized the carpet!