How to Use Carpet Cleaning Machines Without Chemicals

If you have pets and kids, or even just high traffic areas, carpet cleaning machines are a must have for your home. But if you want to keep your carpet chemical free and feel comfortable rolling around on it with your baby, you need to be very careful about the carpet shampoo that you use. This is also a must do for anyone who is chemically sensitive. The instructions in most carpet cleaning machines will tell you that you must use the shampoo that came with it.This just isn't true. You can use any shampoo that is intended for use in a carpet cleaning machine.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with internet

Instructions

1. Look online and in stores for chemical free, non-toxic, all natural carpet shampoos. They are becoming increasingly common and will work in virtually any carpet cleaning machine.

2. Use plain water. Many spills or dirty areas can be readily cleaned by just using water. Pour water on a new stain and suck up the liquid with the carpet cleaning machine.

3. Keep a spray bottle of your natural carpet shampoo handy. Any time there is a spill, spray it right away. Then come back when you have time and clean it properly with your carpet cleaning machine. Also pre treat any stained areas and high traffic areas approximately 15 minutes prior to cleaning with your carpet machine.