How to clean most stained carpeting with your own home-made products

by Tom Dugas (Canadacleaning)


Often, you'd rather not go through the costly process of hiring a professional to clean your carpets. You can go out and buy a home carpet-cleaning machine, however, this might also be expensive. The manufacturers of these carpet cleaning machines will suggest exclusively using their branded cleaning products that can often cost over $10 per bottle.

There has to be a less expensive way.

There are some homemade recipes that can help you clean your carpets for less, and they can help you save more while keeping your carpets looking newer longer. When working with cleaning chemicals, always make sure to test a small hidden area first so you can rest assured that this chemical isn't going to ruin your carpeting. (don't forget this) Carpets are made using many different processes and materials and you never know how your carpet will react to different cleaning products.

Once a stain happens, take out as much of the offending substance before trying anything else. If the stain is wet, you should try to blot the stain out using a paper towel as soon as you notice the stain. As soon as this is done, you can try using one of the solutions found in this list.

DIY Carpet Cleaning Solutions

Everyday Carpet Cleaner Mixture:

We recommend ordinary club soda to eliminate many common stains. After soaking up the stain, simply drench it in club soda and pat it out using a napkin.

Another useful recipe is to mix one cup of borax with two cups of baking soda. Once you've used napkins to clean up the mess, sprinkle the mixture onto the stain and rub it down. Just leave it there for a while before vacuuming the mixture off the carpet.

If you have a machine for cleaning carpets, try mixing some vinegar and liquid dish washing soap. Take about 2 teaspoons of each & mix into 2 litres of water. If you don’t own a carpet cleaning machine, you can also load this into a spray bottle and spray it directly onto the stain.

To cleanse ink stains from carpets

If you notice an ink stain, you should attempt to soak it out first while not spreading it around. Next, throw together some tartar and lemon juice in order to dissolve the stain. Rub the mixture in carefully, but be sure not to spread the stain. Once the ink has come loose, use a vacuum to clean the mixture from the carpeting.

In order to clean blood marks from your carpet

Hydrogen peroxide is perfect for getting those blood stains out from ordinary household carpeting. Simply drench the peroxide on top of the blood stain and you’ll see it start to bubble up until it disappears. Finish off remaining mess with water until clean.

To lift out oil and grease from your carpet

Good old corn starch or baking soda are excellent for clearing up grease and oil stains. Start by removing as much oil as you can manage using paper towels. Now, add corn starch or baking soda directly into the oil patch. Once you've rubbed it in well, allow it to sit for about half a day so that this time allows for the powder to do its job. and vacuum the leftover residue the next day.

Getting out pet smells and stains from carpeting

First, clean up the area. Then, blot up unwanted moisture using a stack of disposable towels. Use dishwashing soap to clean the stain use a mix of warm water and vinegar to rinse before patting it out using disposable towels. Next, stack napkins over the mess and then apply pressure to dry it out. Place something heavy on top, like a dumbell, and allow to sit until morning.

Removing carbon from carpet fibers

In order to remove ashes, carbon and ashes from your carpet fibers, just pour salt onto the stain and allow to sit for one hour before vacuuming.