Easy Ways To Clean A Carpet

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Easy ways to clean a carpet. If you don t have carpet cleaner on hand use hydrogen peroxide or diluted white vinegar instead. To clean your carpets start by vacuuming them to pick up any dirt and debris. If you re cleaning thicker high piled or shag carpets be prepared with a little patience and sharp eye because it s easier for dirt to become embedded in the fibers. Try these different formulas for homemade carpet stain remover to remove a variety of common stains.

Without a vacuum you can still clean a rug with a stiff bristled broom and a dustpan. Choose a shampoo that includes a protector such as scotchgard as this adds a stain. Mix 1 4 cup salt 1 4 cup borax and 1 4 cup vinegar then apply this paste to deep stains or heavily soiled sections of carpet. Take the scrub brush and dip it into the bucket.

Rinse by blotting with a white cloth soaked in lukewarm water. Wait one hour or until the carpet completely dries. Dab repeatedly then press the cloth on the spot for a few seconds. Scrubbing destroys carpet fibers.

You want enough of the mixture on the scrub brush to get the carpet a little wet but not saturated. Don t scrub blot. If wine or another colorful liquid is spilled add a little club soda before sprinkling on the baking soda. When the spill is completely dry vacuum it up to a clean carpet.

The most common mistakes people make when they try to spot clean are over scrubbing and using too much water. To start fill the bucket with warm water and cup white vinegar. Wash well wash carpets every three months using a domestic carpet shampoo machine such as bissell or vax. Rub light carpet stains with a mixture of 2 tablespoons salt dissolved in 1 2 cup white vinegar.

Allow the paste to sit on the carpet for several hours until it dries completely then vacuum it away. Then spot clean stains using a carpet cleaner and a white cloth so the dye in the cloth doesn t transfer onto the carpet. Use a clean cloth or paper towels to absorb the spill then pour baking powder over the area and let it sit for 15 minutes. This is an especially easy method of cleaning if you have a low pile carpet.