Let's face it, spills happen. Whether it's an errant cup of coffee, a magic marker mishap, or muddy paw prints, carpets and rugs are magnets for accidents. Thankfully, there's a homemade carpet cleaning solution for virtually any mess—and the best part is, they don't require special store-bought sprays or solvents. With just a few ingredients you probably already have on hand, you can DIY your own carpet cleaner to tackle any stain. Show
The first step is to determine whether your carpet is made of synthetic or natural fibers. Then follow our guide below to find out which combination of ingredients is best for your type of stain and your type of carpet. Follow these recipes for homemade carpet cleaners exactly and your rug will be on its way to being stain-free once again. (Until the next mess, at least.) DIY Carpet Cleaning SolutionsTo spot clean synthetic rugs, dip a white cloth into these DIY carpet cleaners and apply to the stain. Never pour the solutions directly onto carpeting. Put these natural fiber carpet cleaning solutions (except the solvent) in spray bottles and mist them lightly onto the stain. Detergent Carpet CleanerFor synthetic carpets: Mix ¼ teaspoon of a translucent liquid dishwashing detergent, such as Dawn or Joy, into one cup of lukewarm water. For natural fiber carpets: Mix one teaspoon of translucent liquid dishwashing detergent, such as Dawn or Joy, into 1 cup of lukewarm water. Vinegar Carpet CleanerFor synthetic carpets: Mix one cup of white vinegar with two cups of water. For natural fiber carpets: Mix ¼ cup of white vinegar with ¼ cup of water. Solvent Carpet CleanerUse an oil solvent. Or substitute nail polish remover, such as Cutex Quick & Gentle non-acetone polish remover. Ammonia Carpet CleanerFor natural fiber carpets only: Mix one tablespoon of clear household ammonia with ½ cup of lukewarm water. How to Remove Food and Drink Stains From CarpetsSynthetic fiber carpets and rugsFollow the instructions below to treat wine, ketchup, chocolate, coffee, tea, beer, milk, tomato sauce, berries, hard candy, juice, soda, Gatorade, and Kool-Aid stains:
Natural fiber carpets and rugsFollow the instructions below to treat beer, coffee, and tea stans with your DIY carpet stain remover:
For hard candy, chocolate, berries, juice, wine, soda, and milk stains: Follow steps 1 through 5 (above), but before applying the vinegar solution in step 2, spray the stain with the ammonia solution for natural fiber carpets, then blot with a dry white cloth. For ketchup, Gatorade, Kool-Aid, and tomato sauce stains: Follow steps 1 trhough 5 (above), but substitute the ammonia solution for the vinegar one in step 2. How to Remove Oil and Grease Stains From CarpetsFollow the instructions below to treat butter, salad dressing, cheese, eggnog, cooking oil, tree sap, crayons, lotion, mascara, lipstick, and nail polish stains with your homemade carpet stain remover. Synthetic fiber carpets and rugs
Natural fiber carpets and rugs
How to Remove Dirt and Mud From CarpetsSynthetic fiber carpets and rugs
Natural fiber carpets and rugs
How to Remove Chewing Gum and Wax From CarpetsSynthetic fiber and natural fiber carpets and rugs
How to Remove Gravy and Mayonnaise From CarpetsSynthetic fiber carpets and rugs
Natural fiber carpets and rugsGravy:
Mayonnaise:
How to Remove Ink and Marker From CarpetsSynthetic fiber carpets and rugsBallpoint Ink:
Permanent Felt-Tip Marker:
Natural fiber carpets and rugsBallpoint Ink:
Permanent Felt-Tip Marker:
How to Clean Pet AccidentsSynthetic fiber carpets and rugs
Natural fiber carpets and rugs
How do you remove deep pet stains from carpet?Mix a solution of 2 cups of warm water, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap and 1/2 cup of vinegar. Dip a soft cloth or sponge into the mixture and apply to the soiled area. Blot lightly. Repeat the above a couple more times to remove a tough stain.
What type of carpet cleaning is best for pet stains?Best for Stains: Hoover Paws & Claws Carpet Cleaning Solution with Stainguard. Amazon. ... . Best for Odor: Nature's Miracle Deep Cleaning Pet Stain and Odor Carpet Shampoo. 4.9. ... . Best Scent: The Spruce Stain and Odor Remover in Fresh. 4.8. ... . Best Multi-Surface: Rocco & Roxie Supply Co. Professional Strength Stain & Odor Eliminator.. What do professional carpet cleaners use for pet urine?An enzyme cleaning spray will break down uric acid, allowing it to evaporate out of the carpet. Unlike most carpet shampoos and cleaners that only mask the scent, these cleaners get rid of them forever, keeping the smell out of the house and dissuading your pets from having repeat accidents in the same spot.
Can a carpet cleaner get pet stains out?Carpet cleaning can effectively clean dog and cat urine if the stains are addressed in a timely manner and with the proper equipment. Urine stains should never be scrubbed and only pet-targeted cleaners should be used to remove and neutralise the urine from the carpet fibres.
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