Nov
07
Removing the smell of animal urine
Blot up the urine with a soft cloth and wash several times with lukewarm water. Apply a mixture of equal parts vinegar and cool water. Blot up again, rinse, and let dry.
Nov
07
Removing non-oily stains from carpets
Apply a mixture of one teaspoon of liquid detergent and 1 teaspoon of distilled vinegar in 2 1/2 cups (570ml) of lukewarm water to the stain. Rub gently with a soft brush or towel. Rinse with a towel, moistened with clean water and blot dry. Repeat until the stain is gone and then dry quickly, […]
Nov
05
Removing Carpet Odors
Get rid of unpleasant smells in carpet by dusting with baking soda or cornstarch and vacuuming it up.
Nov
05
Red wine remedy for carpets
2 or 3 handfuls baking soda Red wine has a fantastic ability to stain, owing to its acidic nature and abundance of colorful plant compounds. Whatever you do, don’t rush to blot a spill for you may inadvertently drive the stain deeper into the pile of the carpet. Instead, cover the area thoroughly with baking […]
Nov
03
Muddy carpet cleaner
1 handful salt The next time someone tracks mud onto your carpet, resist the urge to blot it dry, as this could drive dirt deeper into the fibers. Instead, toss a handful of salt on the mess and walk away. The salt will absorb the liquid, making it easy to vacuum up when dry.
Nov
01
Carpet spot and stain remover
As a carpet spot and stain remover, take a trigger spray bottle and fill with one part white vinegar to seven parts water. Saturate the stain with the vinegar solution and let it soak in for a few minutes. Next blot thoroughly with an old towel to remove excess moisture. Repeat until the stain has […]
Nov
01
Carpet cleaning
Use distilled vinegar to rinse your carpets after shampooing. The carpet will stay fresh longer and it removes any detergent residue. Use 4 tablespoons per 1 gallon (3.75 liters) of water.
Oct
25
Carpet cleaner for pet vomit
2 or 3 handfuls baking soda A sick pet can lead to all kinds of undesirable stains-from grass to bile to whatever was most recently in the food bowl- so make it a point to have some baking soda on hand for fast action. Start by sprinkling baking soda on the mess to neutralize the […]
Oct
25
Bloodstain remover for carpets
1 handful salt 1/2 cup (125ml) cold water 1/2 cup (125ml) hydrogen peroxide Need to treat a bloodstain on carpet? Start by covering the area with salt to help absorb some of the blood. Next, mix equal parts cold water and hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl. Dampen a clean cloth with the mixture and […]