Step 2: Spread a layer of baking soda on top of the carpet stain
Step 3: Spray the vinegar/water solution on top of the baking soda.
Step 4: Let the ingredients soak for a few hours.
Step 5: Use a brush to scrape off the baking soda and vinegar paste.
Step 6: Vacuum the baking soda away.
Step 7: Enjoy a clean, stain-free and deodorized carpet.
Everyone agrees that there is nothing more satisfying than walking into a tidy home and seeing white carpet that is free of stains, but most homeowners choose other floor coverings. This is not because they don’t like the classic look, but because they are afraid of stains.
That’s dirt! And rightly so. We all know that hiring a top-notch carpet cleaner, especially after a particularly bad wine spill, can be expensive. But there are many ways to get shiny carpets without having to rely on professionals.
We’ve shown you some unusual carpet cleaning methods in the past, such as WD40 and hot irons, but this time we’re going to show you simpler methods.
Familiar materials that make carpet stains less visible
By now, we think you’ve had enough, so we won’t make you sit up and take notice anymore. Dolce’s carpet cleaning miracle is plain vinegar and baking soda.
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