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Deep Clean Your Carpet

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A practical and easy-to-follow guide to deep cleaning your carpet at home without the need for a machine.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 1 room
Course: Cleaning
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Basic Cleaning Supplies
  • 1 unit Vacuum with a beater bar and a hose attachment Essential for removing dry soil
  • 1 cup Baking soda For deodorizing and gentle lift
  • 1 cup White vinegar For neutralizing odors and breaking down residue
  • 1 drop Mild dish soap or carpet detergent Must rinse clean
  • 1 cup Hydrogen peroxide 3 percent For tough organic stains
  • 1 unit Spray bottles For mixing solutions
  • 1 unit Microfiber cloths For blotting
  • 1 unit Clean white towels For blotting
  • 1 unit Soft bristle brush For scrubbing
  • 1 bucket Warm water For rinsing
  • 1 unit Fans or an open window For faster drying
Nice to Have Items
  • 1 unit Wet dry vacuum Speeds up drying
  • 1 unit Squeegee Can pull up more soil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Clear the area by moving small furniture, toys, and other objects.
  2. Vacuum slowly in overlapping passes—first north to south, then east to west.
  3. Sprinkle baking soda across high traffic areas and let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. Always perform a spot test in a hidden corner before applying any cleaning product.
Cleaning
  1. Mix your main cleaner in a spray bottle: 2 cups warm water, 1 teaspoon dish soap, and 1 tablespoon white vinegar.
  2. Work in sections of about 2 by 2 feet, spray lightly until damp, not soaked.
  3. Use a soft brush to loosen soil and blot with a clean towel.
  4. Rinse with a clean towel dampened in plain warm water to lift any residue.
  5. To dry, lay a dry towel over the cleaned area and press down.
  6. Use fans or open windows to help the carpet dry faster.
Tackling Tough Stains
  1. For coffee and tea stains: Blot with cold water, then apply a mix of warm water, dish soap, and white vinegar.
  2. For red wine stains: Blot, sprinkle baking soda, then use warm water with dish soap.
  3. For grease stains: Sprinkle cornstarch or baking soda, let sit, then spot treat.
  4. For pet accidents: Blot, mix equal parts white vinegar and water, spray and sprinkle baking soda.
  5. Finish all stain treatments by rinsing with a damp towel.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g

Notes

Keep pets and children off the carpet until it's fully dry. Consider deep cleaning every 2-3 months for pet households or twice a year for solo living.
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