Here's hint/tip on a homemade all-purpose carpet cleaning solution. Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar and water (half & half).
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I have a beige rug that has some stains. Does anyone know the best homemade cleaning product for this, if anything?
By sooners from Baldwin, NY
The best I have found is this, it is also the simplest:
White Vinegar
Baking Soda
Water
Mix it into a paste, and apply with a toothbrush. Let dry and then vacuum up baking soda.
I would like a DIY stain removal remedy for carpet that's brand new looking, but rough and worn in patches.
I have used the Dawn and hydrogen peroxide spot cleaner very successfully.
You might want to try mixing 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of warm water in a spray bottle and applying it to carpet stains. Spray the area you want to clean, let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes then wipe with a damp cloth.
What do I do about diarrhea on the carpet?
By Mar F
Does anyone have a good homemade spot remover recipe for carpets? Woolite does pretty good, but I was wondering if anyone had a better one.
Tammy from Herrin, IL
Even inexpensive shampoo works well to remove carpet stains. This is a page about using shampoo as a carpet stain remover.
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