Carpet cleaning is a big hassle, especially if you have kids
and pets messing around. However, you have to go through this mess at least one
in six months. Tragically the carpet cleaning process is not only grueling
but
also expensive. Whether it is
residential carpet cleaning services or products both are
expensive. So, what to do if you are a cleaning freak but can hardly afford
expensive carpet cleaners available in the market?
Homemade carpet cleaners could be the best solution to your
problem. You can find a number of recipes on the internet to treat carpets. However,
you may not be sure if those solutions work or not. Here is the list of top 7
homemade carpet cleaning solutions that are proven and approved by the mothers.
7 Secret homemade carpet cleaning solutions
Carpet cleaning solution with conditioner
A commercial carpet cleaning solution will cost you $20 or
more. Here is the recipe to create a solution that works similar to the commercial
cleaners from removing dust to pet stains. To prepare this carpet cleaning
solution to grab a bucket and start mixing the following -
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Liquid laundry detergent – 1 tablespoon (30 ml)
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OxiClean (from dollar store) - 1 scoop
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Fabric softener: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
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Hot Water: 1 gallon (3.8L)
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Liquid all-purpose cleaner: ¼ cup (59ml)
Simple Synthetic Carpet Cleaner
A cleaning solution is dedicated to the carpets made with
synthetic fibers. The maintenance of synthetic carpet fibers is easy, and this
homemade solution makes the cleaning process easier. This is probably the
easiest solution you could ever make. Pick a bucket and mix the following
ingredients.
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White Vinegar: ½ gallon
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Water: ½ gallon
Recipe for lighter colored carpets
This recipe is strictly made for lighter colored carpets. This
is because the core ingredient is hydrogen peroxide. Using this solution on
darker colored carpets can wash it leaving white spots. Mix the following
ingredients well and pour into the carpet cleaning machine.
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3% hydrogen peroxide solution: 4 tablespoons
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Dish Soap: 1 tablespoon
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Hot water: 1 ½ quart
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The essential oil of your choice: 5 drops
Any day Machine solution
Using a non-toxic cleaner is one of the best solutions to
clean your carpets. Here is an outstanding recipe exclusively for your carpet
cleaning machine. This is not a concentrated mix and therefore could be used to
mop floors.
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Ammonia: 2 tablespoons
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Liquid dish soap: 1 tablespoon
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Rubbing alcohol: 2 cups
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The essential oil of your choice: several drops
100% organic cleaning recipe
Most of the commercially available carpet cleaning solutions
consist of harmful chemicals and highly not recommendable if you have kids
running around. Here is the 100% organic cleaning recipe that can remove your
carpet stains and kill germs gently. This machine cleaning solution is highly
recommended to all the busy moms, but it takes patience to produce the solution.
Mix all of the following ingredients, shake the mixture well. Left the mixture
to settle for 3 months with tighten cap. After three months uncap the bottle,
spray it on the stain and use a vacuum to pull the dirt.
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Brown Sugar: 7 tablespoons
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Lemon and orange peels: 1 ½ cups
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Water: 1 liter
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A clear bottle with a tightening cap
Aromatic non-toxic cleaning recipe
Families with kids and pets need to use non-toxic cleaners,
especially when it comes to carpet cleaning. Cleaning carpet to maintain
hygiene is required but without compromising health. With this recipe, you can create
an amazing non-toxic carpet cleaner that smells good.
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White vinegar: 1 cup (235 ml)
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Water: 2 cups (470 ml)
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Salt: 2 teaspoons (13 g)
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Essential oil (lavender, pine or lemon): 15
drops
Lemon- peroxide cleaning recipe
Hydrogen peroxide is one of the strongest ingredients that
you can add in a homemade cleaning solution. On the other hand, lemon is
popular as a grease-cutting cleaner and destroy foul smells. Combination of
these two ingredients can create another powerful yet gentle carpet cleaning
solution. To make this homemade carpet cleaner mix the following ingredients in
a bucket:
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Hydrogen peroxide: 3/4 cup (176 ml)
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Water: 1 ½ cups (352 ml)
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Lemon Essential oil: 5 drops
We hope, this blog will help you to create your own homemade
carpet cleaning solution. However, before using the homemade cleaning solution in
rented machines, go through the user’s manuals and insurance policies. Besides,
if you are in Danvers, Middleton or Peabody, residential carpet cleaning experts are available
at an affordable price.
