Imagine yourself in a field of lavender flowers as you spread this blend on your carpet. It will absorb odors and dirt and impart a lovely scent as you vacuum it up. ¾ cup baking soda ¼ cup cornstarch ¼ cup lavender flowers Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Sprinkle over carpet. Let sit overnight; vacuum up in the morning. Important: Whenever you create a homemade cleaning product, you should test it in an inconspicuous spot before using it, to make sure it will not stain, fade, or otherwise affect your carpet, upholstery, woodwork, wallpaper, et cetera. Copyright© Frontier Natural Products Co-op Want to read more? Subscribe to one of our monthly plans to continue reading this article.