No matter how clean you keep your home, old carpets accumulate stains
and appear dingy. Regular cleaning brightens the carpet and removes the
stains. While many carpet cleaning solutions and stain removers contain
harsh chemicals and emit strong odors, a few common household
products can clean your carpets effectively. You can make homemade
cleaners odorless if you have sensitivities to strong scents or add some
natural scents for an extra clean smell. As an additional benefit, you
can save money by making your own homemade carpet cleaners.
Items you will need:
- Broom
- Vacuum cleaner
- Borax
- Cornmeal
- Baking soda
- Vinegar
- Carpet cleaning machine
- Natural detergent
Step 1:
Sweep your carpet with a broom to lift the fibers and remove loose dirt. Vacuum the entire carpet. (See References 2)
Step 2:
Mix one part borax with two parts cornmeal to make a carpet powder
that removes stains, prevents mold growth and deodorizes. Alternately,
for carpets with heavy odors, use baking soda. (See References 1 and 2)
Step 3:
Sprinkle the mixture over the entire carpet. Wait for about an hour
and then vacuum the carpet. This should remove odor, light stains and
dirt that normal vacuuming misses. (See References 1 and 2)
Step 4:
Pre-treat any remaining stains with a mixture of equal parts vinegar
and water. For tough stains on light colored carpets, try a mixture of
lemon juice and salt. First test any stain-removing mix, especially on
darker carpets, in a hidden location, such as a closet. (See References
1)
Step 5:
Scrub the stain with the stain-removing mixture and allow it to sit
for 15 minutes. Use an old towel to dab up as much of the moisture as
possible.
Step 6:
Rent a carpet-cleaning machine if you do not have one. Use very hot water to remove dirt and stains more effectively.
Step 7:
Fill the soap reservoir with a natural carpet cleaning solution. If
you use your own carpet cleaner and it doesn't void the warranty, you
can use a natural laundry detergent in place of carpet cleaner. If you
don't want to use any detergent, the hot water alone will remove much of
the accumulated grime.
Step 8:
Clean the entire carpet one time with the cleaner following the
manufacturer's instructions. Run the carpet cleaner over the carpet once
more with just hot water to rinse any detergent residue. Make a third
pass without spraying any water or detergent to suck up as much moisture
as you can.
Step 9:
Stay off the carpet until it dries completely. Once dry, vacuum the
carpet again to fluff the nap and remove the last of any soap residues.
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- Use the dry treatment regularly to keep your carpet fresh and clean.
Warnings
- Do not put anything except a manufactured carpet cleaning solution into a rental machine unless you have permission.
- Borax is a toxin if swallowed and irritates the eyes. Keep it away from children. Don't allow children or pets in the area while you use borax. (See References 1)
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