How to Clean Carpets With Vinegar & Baking Soda

How to Clean Carpets With Vinegar & Baking Soda
Written By
Mel Frank
Mel Frank
Published: Apr 9, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Baking soda is also a natural cleaning element as well as deodorizer that is safe for the home and family.

Things You Will Need

  • Vinegar
  • Spray bottle
  • Baking soda
  • Broom
  • Vacuum cleaner
  1. Sprinkle the carpet with a light dusting of baking soda. Work the baking soda into the carpet's knap with a broom, brushing up and down and side to side to work the baking soda into all areas of the carpeting. Let it sit overnight.

  2. Vacuum the next morning to collect the baking soda and remove any odors.

  3. Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar, and mist over your carpeting. The vinegar aroma will disappear within a few hours, leaving your carpet fresh and bacteria free.

The Drip Cap

  • Retail carpet cleaning products may be effective, but they are also expensive.
  • The vinegar aroma will disappear within a few hours, leaving your carpet fresh and bacteria free.

Photo Credits

woolen carpet texture image by Tolbxela from Fotolia.com

woolen carpet texture image by Tolbxela from Fotolia.com

Mel Frank

Mel Frank is a professional freelance writer with over 15 years of writing experience. She has completed a wide variety of writing assignments for a number of publications that include CNN and various websites. Frank received a Bachelor of…

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