Carpet Fresh for Witches

I found this recipe in the book, "The Way of the Hedge Witch, Rituals and Spells for Hearth and Home" by Arin Murphy-Hiscock.


This powder features ingredients that clear negative energy as well as having the practical bonus of absorbing bad odors and refreshing your physical environment. You can also sprinkle it on fabric covered furniture. It's nontoxic, so it's safe around pets.

1c. baking soda
½ c. salt
2 tbsp mint
1 tbsp dried lemon peel
1 tbsp lavender
1 tbsp rosemary
1 tsp cloves

1. Ground the salt, mint, lemon, lavender, rosemary and cloves in a mortar and pestle, or in a coffee grinder/blender reserved for crafts use.

2. Combine the resulting powder with the baking soda.

3. Sprinkle it over carpets and floors and allow it to rest for at least two hours, preferably overnight.

4. Vacuum or sweep it up. Discard the contents of the bag or dustpan outside.