There is one unwritten rule that carpets need cleaning up in the spring time, so maybe that's the reason why people keep this habit., think “Spring Cleaning”... But during the year, a large number of impurities and bacteria can accumulate on them. So while a good thorough cleaning in the spring is great, you need to maintain them also.
So if you want to thoroughly clean them and removing completely the dirt, stains and unpleasant odors, then take a look at these 3 natural cleaning solutions that can safely help you in your goal. There are three major problems with carpets: dirt tangled in the thread of the carpet, stains and unpleasant odor. But first, before you start cleaning, be sure to use your vacuum cleaner first. Carpets can be cleaned and refreshed with natural remedies.
Mild solutions of specialized washing agents for naturally varnished woolen or silk fabrics should be used. The means shouldn’t contain chlorine, ammonia, bleach, softener or silicone, and preferably it is of vegetable origin. After washing, the carpet mustn’t be left wet for a long time because there is a possibility of mold, which will cause permanent damage. It shouldn’t be dried on a radiator, oven or heater, it should be left in the fresh air.
- Deep carpet cleaning:
· 100 grams of baking soda
· 10 drops of essential oil from cedar
· 10 drops of essential oil from lime
A method of preparation:
Put all the ingredients in a plastic bag and let them stand one day in it. Before using this mixture, clean the carpet well with a vacuum cleaner, then put the mixture, apply clean water and rub with a brush. Allow the agent to work for half an hour, and then again use a vacuum cleaner.
2. Removing stains from the carpets:
· 300 milliliters of apple cider vinegar
· 700 milliliters of lemon juice
· Half a liter of water
· 1 tablespoon baking soda
· A few drops of essential lavender oil
A method of preparation:
Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Soak the carpet brush in them and then clean up those parts where there are spots. Keep in mind that all the ingredients in the mixture are natural, so they will not make foam, and that's why after you finish it is necessary to clean these parts cleanly with clean water and after drying them with a vacuum cleaner.
- Removing of unpleasant odors from the carpet:
· 2 tablespoons liquid soap
· 40 milliliters of alcoholic vinegar
· Half a liter of hot water
· 1 tablespoon borax
· 6 drops of essential lemon oil
· 3 drops of essential tea tree oil
A method of preparation:
Put all the ingredients in a glass bowl and mix well, and then put them into a spray bottle (you can that one for cleaning windows) and add water. Shake well and spray over the entire surface of the carpet, leave for 20 minutes to act and then sweep the vacuum cleaner.
These are some of the cleaning tricks we have picked up, and heard during our time as we have been carpet cleaning. However, if you are looking for a quick, affordable, and efficient company to clean your carpets, give us a call and we will be happy to remove all of your Spots & Dots.