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6 Ways To Clean Your
Carpet Naturally |
A spotless and fresh looking carpet can make your home look
cleaner and more inviting. However, due to the combination
of children, pets and heavy traffic at home, keeping your
carpet clean can be a great challenge. Although there are
various commercial carpets cleaners available in the market,
using them can not only leave your house stinking for many
hours, but can discolor or damage your carpets, sofas and
curtains. The best way keep your carpets clean is to opt for
natural methods. Using natural remedies to clean your
carpets will not help keep your environment free of
chemicals, but will also be easy on your pocket. Take a look
at these natural methods of carpet cleaning listed in this
guide below.
Ways to Clean your Carpet Naturally
#1: Vacuuming
One of the best natural methods to keep your carpet clean is
frequent vacuuming. Vacuuming your carpet helps remove the
dirt and sand particles embedded in the carpet and prevents
the carpet fibers from splitting or wearing out.
Additionally, vacuuming every week helps keep the dust and
dirt at bay and prevents the carpet from getting dirty
quickly. Vacuuming to keep carpet clean is a great option
for carpets in high-traffic areas such as living rooms,
hallways or entranceways. However, carpets used in fancy
guest parlors or storage rooms are prone to less traffic and
require less vacuuming ( once in two weeks).
#2: Baking Soda
Using baking soda is good natural remedy to get rid of the
funny smell caused due to pet odor, spilled food or years of
foot traffic. Using baking soda to clean your carpets is not
only eco-friendly, but is also inexpensive and safe solution
for both children and pets.
Step #1: Vacuum your carpet thoroughly before using baking
soda.
Step #2: Sprinkle fresh baking soda liberally on areas that
are required to be cleaned.
Step #3: Use a sponge or dry scrub brush to scrub the baking
soda deep into the carpet fibers.
Step #4: Stay off the carpet and allow the soda sit on the
carpet overnight.
Step #5: Vacuum the baking soda the next day.
#3: White Vinegar
White vinegar is great natural remedy to get rid of tough
stains from the carpet, especially those caused due to pets.
The deodorizing property of vinegar helps tackle tough
stains and keeps the carpet looking clean and fresh.
However, when using vinegar for carpet cleaning, it is
important that you dilute it with water to help prevent the
carpet fibers from getting damaged. Remember, although the
room may smell vinegar when cleaning the carpet, the odor
will completely disappears as soon as the carpet dries. As a
cleaning solution: Combine equal quantity of water and
vinegar and add it is a carpet steamer.
For spot cleaning: Combine equal quantities of baking soda
and liquid soap with vinegar and spray the mixture on stains
and allow it to sit for a few hours. Blot with a clean cloth
until the stains have disappeared. For effective stain
cleaning, it is always best to treat the stains from pet
accidents, food or drink spills as soon as it happens. This
will reduce the chances of allowing the stain to set into
the carpet fibers.
#4: Borax
Borax contains a natural occurring mineral that is
eco-friendly. Using borax is one of the best natural
remedies to clean stain, liquid spills (coffee, wine or
juices) and neutralize urine odor.
Step 1: Blot the stain with a clean cloth. This helps lift
the stain and prevent it from spreading.
Step #2: Spray ice water on sprinkle borax over the spot.
Step #3: Lay a wet cold cloth over the borax.
Step #4: To allow borax work into the spot, press the cloth
using the curved side of the spoon.
Step #5: Continue blotting until all the spilled liquid is
drawn from the carpet.
Step #6: To clean up the borax completely, spray cold water
and rinse.
Step #7: To absorb the remaining liquid, place several paper
towels over the treated area and keep a heavy object on
them.
Step #8: Remove the paper towels and allow the treated area
air dry before vacuuming.
To remove stains with Borax
Combine equal quantities of borax, salt and vinegar to make
a paste. Apply the paste mixture on the carpet stain and rub
it into the carpet fibers. Allow it to dry before vacuuming.
#5: Salt
Using salt is one of the most ways for natural carpet
cleaning. Salt contains cleaning and deodorizing agents that
will not help your carpet stay clean and unsoiled, but
remain smelling fresh.
To remove grease stains: To get rid of grease stain from the
carpet naturally, rub the carpet hard with a mixture made of
one part of salt to four parts of rubbing alcohol.
To remove wine stains: Blot all the moisture from the carpet
caused due the spill. Sprinkle the affected area with salt.
Allow the salt to sit for about 15- 20 minutes. When the
salt absorbs the remaining wine from the carpet, the wine
stain will turn pink. Now, clean the complete area with a
mixture of 2/3 cup water and 1/3 cup vinegar.
#6: Cornstarch
Using cornstarch for carpet cleaning is one of the best home
remedies to extend the life of your carpet and help it look
clean and beautiful. Using cornstarch works effectively in
soaking grease and oil stains from the carpet naturally.
To remove Ink Stain: Combine cornstarch with milk to make a
paste. Apply this cornstarch paste on the ink stain on the
carpet and allow it to dry for a few hours. Now, gently
brush off the dried remains and vacuum the carpet for good
results.
For Dry carpet Cleaning: Combine two cups of baking soda
with one cup of cornstarch. Sprinkle this mixture on the
carpet. Allow it this mixture to sit on the carpet for a few
minutes and then vacuum. Always remember not to pile this on
the carpet as it may cause the vacuum cleaned to get
clogged.
Natural carpet cleaning remedies are one of the safest and
most economical ways to maintain your carpet. Choosing to
use natural methods to clean carpets will not only help keep
your carpet spotlessly clean and smelling fresh, but will
extend the life of your carpet successfully. |
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