How to Freshen Carpet with Home Fragrance Oils

It's cold and snowy out, in the middle of winter, and the house could use some fresh air.
It's too cold to open the windows just yet, so I am pressed with how to give the house a pick-me-up. I decided my stash of essential oils could be just the ticket. I am fairly stingy with my oils, and because they can be used for so many purposes, I decided to go with a plan that doesn't use too much of my precious commodity.
Here's exactly what I did to add a little fragrant flair to my house:
-I got out a box of baking soda and filled a clean jar halfway with it (an old Parmesan cheese jar: though plastic, it works great!).
-I then sprinkled in some of the oil, about 10 drops. You can get essential oils online. I used a ginger Sicilian lemon refresher oil from Cucina. I have not tried this with the Cote Bastide potpourri refreshing oils, but I imagine they work as well.
-I stirred the baking soda and oil mixture until well blended and had the strength of the smell I was looking for.
That's it! I then had a great powder to sprinkle on my carpets.
Not only did the baking soda deodorize the carpets, the essential oil left a refreshing scent behind after vacuuming. It was enough to give my house and myself, the refreshing lift that was needed.