Clean and Deodorize Carpets Naturally

No matter how often you vacuum the carpets in your home they accumulate dirt and dust. You need to use professional carpet cleaning services at least once a year. Meanwhile there are many effective methods to clean and maintain your carpets using only natural products that every household has. The homemade cleaning products remove most of the stains on the carpets, freshen up their look and remove the unpleasant smells. Additional benefit is that those products are not expensive at all and you can save money by using these solutions.

Before you start any kind of cleaning you need to remember to thoroughly vacuum the carpets to remove the loose dirt that can create more stains.

An effective homemade product for carpet cleaning can be made by mixing one part borax and two parts commeal. The powder removes stains and deodorizes the carpets naturally. All you need to do is just sprinkle the entire carpet and leave it for a few hours. Do not step or use the carpet during this time. At the end just vacuum the carpet to remove the powder and you will get a clean and fresh environment in your home.

Another useful household product that can be used for carpet cleaning is the white vinegar. The solution cleans and removes many stains. In addition the vinegar eliminates all the unpleasant odours from the carpet. Mix equal parts of white vinegar and hot water and use a spray bottle to sprinkle the mixture on the carpet. If the carpet has many stains you may scrub it, otherwise just leave the mixture to stay on the carpet until the carpet is completely dry.

One unusual recipe for homemade carpet cleaning product is using grated potato to remove the stains and odours. You need to grate the potato and sprinkle it over the carpet. Let it stay on the carpet for a few hours and then vacuum the carpet completely.

After you have used one of the above recipes for natural cleaning of the carpets, you may use a steam cleaner to freshen up the carpets and extract the remaining dirt and smells.

If neither of the recipes above work to clean and freshen up your carpet, then you need to contact professional carpet cleaning services. Professional cleaning will extend the life of your carpets and will make your home more comfortable and safe place.