As a general rule when finding out how to clean area rugs always test out the carpet shampoo before you apply it to the whole rug.
Tide carpet cleaning solution.
2 tablespoons liquid tide laundry detergent.
It will leave the carpet smelling fresh clean and soft.
Aromatic non toxic cleaner if you have kids or pets it could be advisable to come up with non toxic cleaners.
Mix one teaspoon of translucent liquid dishwashing detergent such as dawn or joy into 1 cup of lukewarm water.
1 4 cup awesome cleaner dollar store brand.
To make your own carpet cleaning solution combine liquid laundry detergent all purpose cleaner oxygen bleach fabric softener and hot water in a bucket.
Making the solution in a small bowl combine the liquid tide awesome cleaner oxiclean and downy if using.
Similar to laundry detergent carpet cleaning solution comes in formulas of various concentration typically double the strength meaning you use half the amount for the same result the biggest benefit of a concentrated solution is that you get more bang for your buck because the bottle lasts longer.
Pour the rubbing alcohol and lysol concentrate into the reservoir too.
Check carefully to see if there is any color damage or fiber damage.
It s super cheap to make and the fabric softener leaves your carpet nice and soft as well.
Apply a little to a small corner or patch mix in some water and let it settle for a few hours.
Homemade carpet cleaner solution.
Spray the solution liberally on the carpet or use it for cleaning an area rug without a carpet cleaner.
Stir together with spoon until well combined.
To make this solution you simply mix in a bucket liquid laundry an all purpose liquid cleaner oxiclean fabric softener and hot water.
Add mixture to a gallon of hot water stirring gently so you don t make bubbles.
The only drawback is that you have to be careful not to use more than the.
The creator of this homemade carpet cleaner uses it in her bissell machine and loves it.
Add the lavender oil and the salt to the spray bottle.
Place these natural fiber carpet cleaning solutions except the solvent in spray bottles and mist them lightly onto the stain.
Go back and rinse that spot off.
1 cup rubbing alcohol.
Mix the vinegar and water in a glass spray bottle.
For a mild non toxic cleaner that will leave your carpets smelling fresh mix white vinegar water salt and an essential oil like lemon lavender or pine.
Fill the water reservoir about halfway full with clean warm water.