Fresher Odor Target by Doing Carpet Cleaning Tactics Using Baking Soda

Jun 14
09:53

2013

Ma. Theresa Galan

Ma. Theresa Galan

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You want to keep the carpets looking nice, and don't want to worry about all the living that goes on in your living room! Keeping the carpets in your home clean and stain free is a challenge, especially if you have any combination of heavy traffic, children and/or pets.

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Natural carpet cleaning methods are easy once you have a few simple tools and the right formulas. We will show you how to eliminate the use of chemicals to maintain the carpets in your home

Carpet experts recommend vacuuming thoroughly every week to keep dirt and dust to a minimum. If you happen to be one of the lucky ones who don't mind vacuuming,Fresher Odor Target by Doing Carpet Cleaning Tactics Using Baking Soda Articles you've got it made! The rest of us just have to force ourselves to be disciplined and get the vacuum cleaner out regularly.

Carpet seems to capture odors and hold onto them for dear life. These odors can be removed, and the time and effort will depend largely on the type and intensity of the odor. If the odor is strong, be prepared to use several applications and repeat the ones that work. Persistence is key. When possible, adding fresh air always helps to expedite the process. Below are several different carpet cleaningapplications, all of which will battle odors. Try each one until the odor is removed or lessened. When you find one that is effective for your particular odor type, repeat the applications until  the smell is gone.

Steam cleanerscan be rented at most grocery and department stores and can be used to clean the carpets more deeply than blotting. There are also odor-fighting cleaning solutions that can be added to the water for extra cleaning.

If you have a powerful vacuum cleaner, you can make a natural carpet freshener from your favorite essential oil and baking soda. Add approximately 10 to 20 drops of your favorite essential oil for each cup of baking soda. Mix well to distribute the oils and break up any clumps. Use a jar with a shaker cap to sprinkle evenly over carpet, and let sit while you do your other cleaning, and then vacuum. Be sure to do this on a dry day so the baking soda doesn't pick up any moisture. If you have pets, you can add 1/2 cup of borax to keep away fleas, but be sure to keep both pets and children off the carpet while the mixture is down. Note: if you use a bagging vacuum cleaner, make sure you have extra bags on hand, as this will fill up the vacuum bag quickly.

Here's another natural carpet cleaning formula to try.

  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1/2 cup borax
  • 1/2 cup vinegar

Mix the three ingredients into a paste. Use a clean, white towel to rub the mixture directly into the stain. and leave for a few hours. Vacuum thoroughly.

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