Rug deodorizer

I have been playing around with the proportions for making my own rug deodorizer because I don't care for the ones off shelf.  These seem to give me a head ache because of their smell.

So today, I made some more and thought I'd measure out what I use, in case anyone else cares to use it.  If you do try it, let me know what you think. 

Here it is:

• 1 cup each:  baking soda, Borax, and corn starch
• 1/2 T whole cloves
• 1/4 t ground clove
• 1 T ground cinnamon
• 1/8 t nutmeg

Directions: 

• sift all together to blend and get lumps out
• shake to blend smells
• if you can wait to use, the spices distribute better
• shake before using

This quantity fit well in a cleaned out, standard sized, Pringle's can.  I used a canning funnel, which also fit nicely on top of can.  I plan to later punch holes in top of can.

If you are wondering why I added Borax, it's because it is a natural flea repellent when sprinkled on rugs or cloth furniture and vacuumed about an hour later.  As we have a cat and dog AND it is flea season, it seems like a wise idea.