How To Naturally Clean Your Carpet

A freshly cleaned carpet can make your entire home feel cleaner and more inviting. However, if you have ever read up on the warnings that you must take into consideration after a commercial cleaning, you might think twice before scheduling that next cleaning appointment.

When you consider how much time your children and pets spend in close contact with your carpet, you can understand that there is reason to worry.

Some chemicals such as PERC can actually cause dizziness and shortness of breath in some people right after being exposed to this cleaning product. Even if that isn’t the reaction that everyone has to these chemicals, is it really worth the risk?

The Power of Vinegar

Few people realize what a really effective cleaning agent vinegar can be. Vinegar has been used for centuries as a cleaner and disinfectant. It uses for household cleaning is almost endless. Carpet is no match for the magic of vinegar.

You can create a highly effective carpet cleaning solution with vinegar.

The Recipe

You simply mix equal parts water and vinegar. The cleaning solution can be added right into any carpet steamer in the same way you would regular cleaning solution.

Making It Smell Nice

If you are worried about the strong odor of vinegar on your carpet, you can always add a few drops of your favorite essential oil.

This gives you the bonus of adding a lovely scent to your freshly steamed carpet. If you choose to use lavender essential oil, it will also help to protect your carpet from certain pests such as fleas and bed bugs as both of these insects are repelled by lavender essential oil.

Getting Rid of Stains

If you have difficult stains you can add to the vinegar mixture equal parts liquid soap and baking soda to spot clean your carpet effectively.

After you have cleaned your carpet the all-natural way, you can prolong the freshness by making your own all-natural carpet powder to use before vacuuming. Simply mix 1 cup baking soda with ½ cup crushed lavender. You can sprinkle this powder before each vacuuming to deodorize your carpet and leave it with a lovely lavender scent.