How Do You Make Carpet Shampoo With Vinegar?
Your carpets endure a tremendous amount of abuse. Heavy household activity, odors and dirt all contribute to what ends up being the never-ending chore of keeping them clean. Occasionally shampooing the carpets is the solution; however, commercial products formulated for your steam cleaner are not only costly, but potentially harmful to your kids and pets. Making your own environmentally friendly carpet shampoo with simple vinegar and a few other products you probably already have in your home will help to keep your family safe, and save you money. Combine the white vinegar, alcohol, ammonia and dish soap in the one-gallon container. Add enough hot water to completely fill it, and mix the solution well. Pour some of the cleaning solution into an empty spray bottle. Spray heavily soiled areas of the carpet to pre-treat, and allow it to sit for about a half an hour. Pour the remaining cleaning solution into your carpet shampooer’s reservoir, and shampoo the carpet as according to the manu
