6 carpet cleaning tips you wish you knew before

1. Mix up a DIY carpet freshening powder 

Mix 25 drops of essential oil of your choice with a cup of baking soda until you get a powder. Once your mix is done, put it in a mason jar and start sprinkling the obtained powder all over the carpet (sprinkle the required amount only). Once done, let the powder sit for a while before vacuuming the carpet.

2. Craft a powerful carpet cleaning powder

Mix 2 cups of cornmeal with a cup of borax, then add a couple of drops of essential oils of your choice (optional) until you get a powder. Once done, sprinkle the obtained powder on your carpet and let it sit for an hour, then vacuum your carpet normally. This way you will get rid of grim and oils from the carpet and also freshen the room.

3. Use a dry carpet stain remover  

Sometimes, cleaning the whole carpet is not necessary especially if there are only a few stained spots. You can clean the stains using a homemade method without the need for any commercial product. Start by sprinkling baking soda on top of the stained spot(s) and let it sit for an hour, then mix half a teaspoon of vinegar with half a teaspoon of clear dish soap and a cup of warm water. Once done, dab the obtained solution on the stained area(s) using a clean cloth until there are no stains left. You can let the area(s) dry all by itself, or you can blot it with a dry cloth to dry it.

4. Remove furniture dents from carpet 

If you want to restore your carpet to its previous conditions after noticing furniture dents, simply put a couple of ice cubes on the dented area(s) and let them sit for a while until they fully meltdown. If by chance there is some moisture left, the next day it will vanish.

5. Fluff high traffic areas 

If your carpet is worn out and you want to fluff it, simply mix equal parts of vinegar and water, then pour the mix in a spray bottle. Once done, start spraying the solution all over the worn-out carpet and let the solution dry up. Now vacuum your carpet normally and fluff the remaining matted areas using the edge of a spoon.

6. Make a homemade carpet cleaning solution 

Some commercial products can effectively clean your carpet, but they can also leave dangerous chemicals behind, and you should avoid that at all costs. Instead of buying dangerous products, make your own carpet cleaner. Simply add a tablespoon of baking soda to the carpet cleaning canister, then add in 1/3 cup of vinegar and pour in hot water until the container is full. Once done, add a tablespoon of your laundry detergent and voila, you got yourself a homemade safe carpet cleaner that can clean your carpet better than most of the commercial products.