How to Clean Carpets without a Carpet Cleaner
At-home carpet cleaners are helpful, but what if you only need to spot clean or don't need to clean your carpets often? Buying or renting a machine can be expensive. Fortunately, some simple solutions only require cheap ingredients and a little elbow grease.
Things You Will Need
- Vinegar
- Water
- Spray bottle
- Clean white towels
- Club soda
- Salt
- Borax
- Vacuum
- Dish soap
- Baking soda or cornstarch
Warning
Test each method in an inconspicuous area of the carpet.
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Mix equal parts of vinegar and water in a spray bottle and spray over the area you need to clean. Allow to sit for 10 minutes and then scrub with a wet towel.
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Lightly spray club soda without soaking the carpet. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then blot dry with towels.
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Mix equal parts salt, borax and vinegar. Rub the paste into the stain and allow to dry. Once dry, vacuum.
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Use water and small amount of dish soap for small spills and stains. Scrub in and rinse with water. Blot dry.
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Sprinkle baking soda or cornstarch on the carpet to clean and deodorize without water. Let sit for five minutes and then vacuum.
The Drip Cap
- At-home carpet cleaners are helpful, but what if you only need to spot clean or don't need to clean your carpets often? Mix equal parts of vinegar and water in a spray bottle and spray over the area you need to clean.
- Let sit for five minutes and then vacuum.
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