Best Natural Carpet Cleaners

Organic lifestyles are becoming more and more popular. And as they do, so do natural cleaning products. While most people assume that organic cleaning products do not clean as well as chemical-based ones do, this is not true. In fact, natural cleaning products can clean better, and they are also safe for people and pets. Many natural carpet cleaners also help prevent mold from growing.

You will need:

• Vacuum


• Baking soda


• Liquid dish soap


• Scrub brush or sponge


• Ammonia


• White vinegar


• Borax


• Salt


• Clean cloth or paper towel

Natural Carpet Cleaners

• Deodorizing Carpets -
  Vacuum the carpet first. Sprinkle baking soda on the carpet. Allow the baking soda to sit for about 3 hours. Vacuum the carpet again to remove the baking soda.
   


• Surface Cleaning -
  Mix a gallon of warm water with 1/4 cup of liquid dish soap. Apply to a small area, and then lightly scrub the area with a brush or sponge. Scrub with clean water to remove the soap.
  


• Light Staining -
  Combine 1/4 of a cup of ammonia and a cup of warm water in a spray bottle. Spray the mixture onto the stain and allow it to sit for a few minutes. Use a clean cloth or paper towel to blot the stain. You can also try substituting the ammonia with a 1/4 cup of white vinegar.
  


• Heavy Staining -
  Mix even amounts of borax, salt and white vinegar. Apply mixture to carpet and allow it to sit for a few hours. Then, vacuum the carpet.