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How to Clean a Rug Without a Carpet Cleaner

Did you know that one square foot of carpet can contain up to a whole pound of dirt before it becomes visible? We have some rug cleaning advice on how to clean a rug without a carpet cleaner with some household cleaning supplies you might already have at home.

Read on for our top rug cleaning tips.

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Baking Soda

Vacuuming baking soda can really help keep stains at bay and it can help remove stains. Baking soda will also help remove odors that sometimes get stuck in carpets.

Sprinkle baking soda a few hours before vacuuming and use a scrub brush to scrub the baking soda for extra dirt removal. Another option is to add some hot water to a spray bottle and mist the baking soda to create a paste before vacuuming up the paste.

Hydrogen Peroxide

Another excellent carpet cleaner is hydrogen peroxide. First, vacuum the carpet and then use a scrub brush and dip it into hydrogen peroxide before scrubbing the carpet. Let the peroxide sit for a few minutes before scrubbing it.

Use clean water to rinse the carpet and then allow it to air dry. Please keep in mind that sometimes peroxide can bleach carpets, so make sure to test a small area first.

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Shaving Cream

Ordinary shaving cream is another powerful cleaning agent for your carpet. Apply some shaving cream to the stain and allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes. After the shaving cream sets, use a dry white cloth to blot it.

Then, mix water and vinegar in a spray bottle and spray the entire area with the 50/50 mix. After spraying the mixture, use a clean cloth to wipe away the solution.

Never Rub

It doesn’t matter what kind of stain you have on your carpet, you want to ALWAYS blot and NEVER rub the stain. Rubbing it will cause the stain to spread into the carpet fibers.

The best way to blot is inwards, from the outside of the stain towards the inside. This will keep the stain from spreading.

Gum Issues

If anyone accidentally drops a piece of chewing gum on the carpet or tracks in gum into the house with their shoes, there is a solution. Grab some ice cubes from your freezer and press them on the gum for about half a minute.

When you freeze the gum solid, use a spoon to lift the gum up. Use either a sharp knife or scissors to cut the carpet strands as close as you can to the gum.