Home Remedy for a Carpet Cleaning Solution

Clean heavy traffic areas with a mixture of salt, borax and vinegar.

A home's carpet sees a significant amount of traffic. Between family members, visitors and pets, carpets pick up dirt and stains. Keep carpets freshly cleaned by using simple household products to create a homemade carpet cleaner.

Natural Fiber Carpets

For natural fiber carpets, such as a sisal rug, mix together ¼ cup of white vinegar and ¼ cup of water. The Real Simple website suggests combining ingredients in a spray bottle. Mist lightly on to the stain and blot. Repeat if necessary.

Synthetic Fiber Carpets

For a synthetic carpet, white vinegar and water are effective, however, the application method differs slightly. Mix 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 cup of water in a bowl. Dip a clean, white cloth into the solution and blot on to the stain. Repeat if necessary.

High Traffic Areas

High traffic areas often require a more powerful cleaner. The Earth Easy website suggests forming a paste of ¼ cup of salt, ¼ cup of vinegar and ¼ cup of borax. Apply to the stain and vacuum after several hours.

References

• EarthEasy: Non-Toxic Home Cleaning
• Real Simple: Homemade Carpet Cleaning Solutions