How Do You Remove Carpet Cleaning Solvent From Tile Floors?
Carpet cleaning solvents are full of harmful chemicals. According to “Guide to Less Toxic Products” from the Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia, many of the chemicals in carpet cleaners cause neurological and inhalation damage. The chemical perchloroethylene is found in many carpet cleaners and is known to have an immediate damaging effect on the nervous system. Remove carpet cleaning solvents from your tile floors with all-natural ingredients to protect your family, the environment and the lifespan of your tile. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of hot water and white vinegar. Spray the area of the tile covered with carpet cleaning solvent. Allow the vinegar to penetrate the solvent for about 15 minutes. According to Earth Easy Solutions for Sustainable Living, vinegar effectively cleans most flooring problems. Sprinkle baking soda over the carpet cleaning solvent that is on the tile floor and over the vinegar and water. Baking soda acts as a scouring powder, but w
