Often, you'd rather
not go through the costly process of hiring
a professional to clean your carpets. You can go out and buy a
home carpet-cleaning machine, however, this might also be
expensive. The manufacturers of these carpet cleaning machines
will suggest exclusively using their branded cleaning products
that can often cost over $10 per bottle.
There has to be a less expensive way.
There are some homemade recipes that can help you clean your
carpets for less, and they can help you save more while keeping
your carpets looking newer longer. When working with cleaning chemicals,
always make sure to test a small hidden area first so you can
rest assured that this chemical isn't going to ruin your
carpeting. (don't forget this) Carpets are made using many
different processes and materials and you never know how your
carpet will react to different cleaning products.
Once a stain happens, take out as much of the offending
substance before trying anything else. If the stain is wet, you
should try to blot the stain out using a paper towel as soon as
you notice the stain. As soon as this is done, you can try using
one of the solutions found in this list.
DIY Carpet Cleaning Solutions
Everyday Carpet Cleaner Mixture:
We recommend ordinary club soda to eliminate many common stains.
After soaking up the stain, simply drench it in club soda and
pat it out using a napkin.
Another useful recipe is to mix one cup of borax with two cups
of baking soda. Once you've used napkins to clean up the mess,
sprinkle the mixture onto the stain and rub it down. Just leave
it there for a while before vacuuming the mixture off the carpet.
If you have a machine for cleaning carpets, try mixing some
vinegar and liquid dish washing soap. Take about 2 teaspoons of
each & mix into 2 litres of water. If you don’t own a carpet
cleaning machine, you can also load this into a spray bottle and
spray it directly onto the stain.
To cleanse ink stains from carpets
If you notice an ink stain, you should attempt to soak it out
first while not spreading it around. Next, throw together some
tartar and lemon juice in order to dissolve the stain. Rub the
mixture in carefully, but be sure not to spread the stain. Once
the ink has come loose, use a vacuum to clean the mixture from
the carpeting.
In order to clean blood marks from your carpet
Hydrogen peroxide is perfect for getting those blood stains out
from ordinary household carpeting. Simply drench the peroxide on
top of the blood stain and you'll see it start to bubble up
until it disappears. Finish off remaining mess with water until
clean.
To lift out oil and grease from your carpet
Good old corn starch or baking soda are excellent for clearing
up grease and oil stains. Start by removing as much oil as you
can manage using paper towels. Now, add corn starch or baking
soda directly into the oil patch. Once you've rubbed it in well,
allow it to sit for about half a day so that this time allows
for the powder to do its job. and vacuum the leftover residue
the next day.
Getting out pet smells and stains from carpeting
First, clean up the area. Then, blot up unwanted moisture using
a stack of disposable towels. Use dishwashing soap to clean the
stain use a mix of warm water and vinegar to rinse before
patting it out using disposable towels. Next, stack napkins over
the mess and then apply pressure to dry it out. Place something
heavy on top, like a dumbell, and allow to sit until morning.
Removing carbon from carpet fibers
In order to remove ashes, carbon and ashes from your carpet
fibers, just pour salt onto the stain and allow to sit for one
hour before vacuuming.
By Tom Dugas
This guide was compiled using with the generous help of
world-class cleaning people like Detroit Office Cleaning
and San Diego Office
Cleaning. Without the help of these people, none of this
would be happening.
