With such a huge range of carpet cleaner solutions available on the market, we are sure you have a hard time choosing. If you are like me who goes through 500ML of carpet cleaning solution every time you clean your carpets, you would soon realize that the cost of carpet cleaner solution is not that easy to shoulder. However, that “magic carpet cleaner solution” that you usually purchase at your local supermarket can actually be made at home. Yes, you read that right! You can make your very own homemade carpet cleaner solution just by using everyday ingredients around the house.
You will soon be saving a significant amount of money as I let you in a secret about how I make my own homemade solution and how it costs a fraction of branded carpet cleaner solutions, In fact, I’m 100% certain you will ever buy another expensive machine solution again after we tell you how to make a friendly homemade carpet cleaner for machines.
Reviews On Some Carpet Cleaners
When it comes to cleaning my carpets every 2 months I must have the best tools for the job that’s why I use the Bissell Cleanview Proheat Carpet Cleaner which is the state of the art Vax carpet cleaner and one of the best carpet cleaner’s according to customer reviews. It also got the highest rating in our carpet cleaner reviews; the full review can be however I do recommend you checkout Vax carpet cleaners as they are known for their strong suction power and reliability. A wide range of Vax carpet cleaner reviews can be viewed on our Vax carpet cleaners page.
Carpet-Cleaning Solution
For years I used Vax solution, but there is something very peculiar I noticed when reading the ingredients of the solutions for sale on the market. I was left to ask: why is White Vinegar used for all solutions? Well, the answer to that is because its enzymes get to work hard to remove stains instantly on contact and isolate the hard-to-remove carpet stains. Follow this homemade carpet cleaner solution you will not regret it!
Homemade Carpet-Cleaning Solution Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of White Vinegar
- 5 sprays of Febreze air freshener (or a substitute air freshener)
- 1 tablespoon of Dishwasher powder
- Hot water (The amount you usually put in your carpet cleaner
Step 1:
Fill your carpet cleaner with hot water until it hits the maximum reserve for the tank. This water must be hot, for you to get maximum benefit.
Step 2:
Now add 1 tablespoon of Dishwasher powder with the hot water, and then wait for 30 seconds and then add 2 tablespoons of White Vinegar and 5 sprays of Febreze air freshener to the hot water and let the ingredients mix. The Febreze air freshener will give your carpet a fresh Spring smell, which will stay for a number of weeks.
Stain removal tip:
Remember the Dishwasher powder must be added after the Hot water is poured inside the tank or if you place hot water after putting in the Dishwasher power the contents of the tank will begin to foam and bubble as you pour the hot water and it will overflow.
Step 3:
Now that you have added all the ingredients, use your carpet cleaner as you would normally. Each time you run out of carpet cleaning solution repeat these steps to make more of this homemade carpet solution.
Stain removal tip:
If you want to give your carpet a deep clean smell you can simply add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice into your homemade carpet cleaning solution. I have tried this a number of times, and I guarantee that it gives the house a fresh smell and does not harm your carpets at all.
Benefits Of Cleaning With White Vinegar
- Inexpensive as can be purchased from your local groceries
- Does not contain harsh chemicals which are bad for kids and pets
- Scientifically proven to remove carpet stains and spills.
- Is a safe sanitizer which does not cause skin problems
That is the secret homemade carpet cleaner solution that I use to keep my carpets looking new and fresh. Follow this carpet cleaner solution recipe and be sure to share it with your friends and family. A fast and affective, easy to make carpet solution, which is guaranteed to remove even the most stubborn carpet stains and spills!