How to Clean Carpets with a Natural Solution

Using professional services, such as offered by cleaner Clapham, is the best way to clean your entire carpet, but if you need only a spot clean, it can be expensive. Buying commercial cleaning products may also be unnecessary, as many stains can be removed with simple homemade solutions.

With a few cheap ingredients and a little effort from you, the spot will be completely removed, and you will save money on top of that. Here are some simple steps how to deal with a spot on your carpet using only natural products.

1. Pour equal parts of water and white vinegar in a spray bottle, then shake it well to mix the ingredients properly. Spray the spot with the solution, and let it stay for 10 minutes before scrubbing with a soft, wet towel.
2. Club soda is a great solution on its own. Pour a small amount of club soda onto the area affected by the stain, as watching not to soak the carpet. Blot the carpet with a dry towel after the soda have sat on the spot for at least 10 minutes.
3. For light spots to tough stains, use a mixture of salt, white vinegar and borax. Paste the solution on the stained area and let dry. Vacuum the carpet, once the paste dry.
4. Gently scrub small spills and stains with a mixture of water and small amount of dish soap. Rinse with water, then blot dry using a soft, white towel.
5. Sprinkle baking soda or cornstarch to clean and deodorize the carpet. Let sit for overnight and vacuum in the morning. According to carpet cleaning Clapham team, you can wait for around 10 minutes before vacuuming if the spill or stain is small.