Carpets easily can be stained by everyday activities. Walking, eating, drinking and pet accidents are common causes of carpet stains. It is important to treat a carpet stain as soon as possible. The longer it sits on the carpet, the harder it will be to remove. Many commercial carpet cleaning products are on the market, which are usually chemical-based products. Home treatments use natural ingredients. Vinegar and peroxide are natural ingredients which can be used for household cleaning.
Instructions
1. Remove as much liquid as possible. Blot carefully and firmly with paper towels to get up all the liquid.
2. Mix together an equal amount of water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray the stain with the vinegar mixture. Be sure to saturate the stain. Allow it to almost completely dry.
3. Sprinkle the stain with baking soda.
4. Place a 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide and one tsp. liquid dishwashing detergent into a small plastic bowl. Mix the two ingredients together.
5. Put on rubber gloves, and use your fingers to work the mixture into the carpet fibers.
6. Let the mixture dry, and vacuum.
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