TMR Frugal Living Tip #18 August 9, 2008 ThriftyMomma cleaning, Frugal Living Tips, Green Living, saving money Leave a comment Today’s thrifty tip is sprinkle baking soda on your carpets, let sit for 15-20 minutes and then vacuum. It’s cheaper than the stuff in the store and not toxic. It deordorizes the carpet. Anything to Add? Leave a Comment!