The effects of our careless neglect for the environment are slowly coming back to haunt us. All over the world, lives are taken because of flood and prolonged drought. It is high time for us to start taking care of our environment. We can start by using environment-friendly products within our home. Something as simple as a natural carpet cleaning solution is a big contribution in saving our mother earth.

Making your own carpet cleaning solution from ingredients around the house also has other benefits aside from being environment-friendly. We can save money by making our own. It is also safer to use especially if there are small children in the house. This is because a home-made carpet cleaning solution does not contain any strong chemicals like the store-bought ones. It is also safer to use if there are pets in the house that can ingest the residue from the carpet.

It is very easy to make our own carpet cleaning solution. It can be made from ingredients found around the house. Here are a few recipes to follow in making a homemade carpet cleaning solution:

1)    Mix together a couple of teaspoons of baking soda and vinegar with warm water. The amount of baking soda and vinegar can be adjusted depending on how dirty the carpet is. Just add more for tough dirt and stains.

2)    Mix a tablespoon of ammonia with one cup water to make a carpet cleaning solution. This solution is perfect for deep stains on the carpet. A word of warning though, the smell of this solution can be a little unpleasant. You may need to air out your carpet after using this carpet cleaning solution to remove the smell.

3)    For small spots of dirt and stain, use a nail polish remover as a carpet cleaning solution. Just apply it directly on the area that needs to be cleaned. Nail polish remover is a kind of solvent so it tends to be a little strong. It must only be used for small areas of the carpet and must always be used with caution to avoid damaging the carpet.

4)    Club soda is a carpet cleaning solution that is used to get rid of insects living in the carpet. Remember to use this solution not more than once in a month because its components may damage the carpet.

5)    Mix together corn flour, potpourri and a couple of bay leaves for a clean and fragrant carpet. The corn flour is good for taking out the moisture in the carpet.

6)    The most common carpet cleaning solution is a simple mixture of powder detergent and warm water. This is used as shampoo for the carpet to remove deep-seated dirt and stains. The warm water also helps to make this solution work more effectively.

A carpet cleaning solution will make the carpet looking clean and new always. It will also prevent the growth of bacteria which can cause all sorts of diseases. It is not only inexpensive but safe for the environment and our health too.

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