Just a quick question with the lavender oil etc... is it ok to buy the ones from the "cheap" shops like $2 shop etc..?
Also, what is best to clean carpets with and get them smelling fresh?

Those oils are downright nasty. I put a cheap lavendar one in my bath one time and it BURNT my skin. I get the wollies ones.

Also carpets, last house had carpet everywhere and i hate the smell of carpet no matter what. I used to sprinkle bicarb and leave about 30 mins then vacuum it. well i figured you put a container of it in the fridge to stop it smelling so why not. Just make sure the vacuum is empty prior for good suckage.