Safest Green Carpet Cleaning Solution

Switching to green carpet cleaning means carefully choosing and using products that are safe for the family, including pets. There are many carpet cleaning supplies that are commonly used in professional carpet cleaning that are anything but safe. It is important to note that "green" does not merely mean safe for the environment in the long term, it also means safe for everyone in the household in the short term.

• Use a vinegar-based carpet cleaning solution. If a homeowner wants to do the carpet cleaning themselves then there are several ways it can be done without purchasing and using toxic chemicals. This option is not only safer, it is also easier on the household budget as there are only two ingredients and both are readily available in most homes. Place equal amounts of white cane vinegar and water into a steam cleaning machine and use the machine as indicated by the instructions.


• Use an oxygen-based cleaner. The active ingredients in the most popular oxygen-based cleaner are washing soda, baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. None of those three ingredients is dangerous or new to the market.


• Make a spot cleaner from vinegar and baking soda. Simply mix both ingredients together to form a paste and apply vigorously to the spot with a rag. The acetic acid in the vinegar dissolves the dirt and the baking soda both neutralizes the odor and agitates the carpet fibers to release the dirt. Allow to dry and then vacuum.


• Buy cleaning products that are labeled as “green”. No, this is not as affordable as making it from household ingredients, but they do fit the requirement of being environmentally friendly.


• Find and use an environmentally friendly carpet cleaning company. It may be necessary to put out a little money, but if the right company is chosen, the homeowner can rest assured that the work will be done professionally. Someone looking for green carpet cleaners should always ask about the cleaning products being used in their home and perhaps do a little research to make sure that they are truly safe.