How to Clean Your Carpet the Natural Way

Learn how you can clean your carpet using natural home products. By cleaning your carpet the natural way, you will be able to eliminate the use of harsh chemicals and save money in the process. Use the following natural formulas to freshen up your carpet, remove pet stains and eliminate odors.

Natural Carpet Freshener

Supplies:
vacuum cleaner
essential oil (any scent you desire)
baking soda

Directions:
Add approximately 15 drops of essential oil to a cup of baking soda. Mix the two together well, breaking up any clumps that may have formed. Sprinkle the mixture over the carpet. Let the mixture sit for at least 15 minutes, then vacuum.

Tips: If you have pets in the home, add a 1/2 cup of borax to help keep fleas away.

Natural Carpet Stain Removal

Supplies:
vacuum cleaner
clean white towel
salt
borax
vinegar

Directions:
Mix a 1/2 cup of borax, a 1/2 cup of salt and a 1/2 cup of vinegar into a paste. Use the clean towel to rub the paste into the stain and let it set for an hour or two. Then, thoroughly vacuum the area.

Natural Pet Stain Formula - New Stains

Unfortunately part of being a pet owner, means dealing with the occasional accidents caused by our furry friends. Pet urine contains acid and alkaline components which can be counteracted by using a combination of baking soda and vinegar.

Supplies:
Fill a spray bottle with 1 cup of vinegar,1 cup of water and a 1/2 cup of baking soda. Shake well.

Directions:
To remove the fresh stain, blot the area with paper towels to absorb the liquid. Spray the area quite liberally with the stain removal formula and again, use paper towels to soak up the excess liquid. Let the carpet dry. Repeat if necessary.

Natural Pet Stain Formula - Old Stains

Supplies:
vinegar
water
clean white towel
baking soda
liquid dish soap
hydrogen peroxide
vacuum cleaner

Warning: Hydrogen peroxide can lighten carpet fibers, so try out the mixture in an inconspicuous area first.

Directions:
Mix together equal amounts of water and vinegar. Pour the mixture onto the stain and work it into the carpet fibers with a clean towel. Use a dry section of the towel to soak up the excess liquid. Let the area dry. After the spot has dried, sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda on the spot. Take a 1/4 cup of the hydrogen peroxide and mix in a 1/2 teaspoon of the dish soap, pour this over the baking soda and allow the mixture to absorb into the carpet. Using a towel, work the paste into the carpet fibers. Now blot the area with the towel and let dry. After the spot has dried, run the vacuum over the area to remove any of the dried mixture that remained. For stubborn stains, repeat if necessary.