1) Household odors: dampen cotton balls with oil of wintergreen & place out of sight where air will touch them.
2) Telephones: Sponge with piece of cotton dipped in rubbing alcohol.
3) Carpet Freshener: Combine ¾ cup baking soda, 2 tbsp corn starch and ¼ cup perfumed talcum powder. Sprinkle on dry carpet, let stand 15 minutes, and then vacuum.