1) Cornmeal + Borax
Mold & Odor got you down? Give your carpet a good dusting with this mixture and then vacuum it about an hour later for a refresh.
2) Hydrogen Peroxide + Ammonia + Vinegar + Rubbing Alcohol
These are by far the elite carpet stain removers that can be found in most people’s cupboards and bathrooms.
3) Rosemary + Cinnamon + Cloves + Baking Soda
Freshen up your carpets with this lovely mixture. Much like cornmeal and borax, all you need to do is liberally sprinkle this mixture into your carpet and vacuum it up an hour later. The results will speak for themselves.
4) Thorough Vacuuming
It might seem like overkill, but it’s recommended that you make at least eight to twelve passes over each and every square inch of your carpet to yield the best results. This is the only way to ensure that your getting in a good carpet cleaning. If nothing else it makes the carpet look nice and can eliminate any spots you might have missed.
5) Freestyle Vacuuming
Vacuum in a different direction every time. This can prevent any unseen channels in your carpet that might squirrel away dirt that your vacuum somehow misses. Hitting your carpet from various angles makes it harder for dirt and other materials to get lodged into the carpet fibers.
6) DIY Deep Clean
Professionals can cost an arm and a leg, but doing it on your own costs only the price of the machine and the materials used to clean with. One helpful bit of advice however is to inquire of someone who knows about carpet cleaning what type of soap is best to use, and what type of machine is right or your carpet.
7) Annual Professional Carpet Cleaning
No matter how well you may have taken care of your carpets throughout the year, an annual professional carpet cleaning is still recommended. Their professional carpet cleaning techs are highly trained and educated in cleaning a variety of surfaces and they utilize professional products and tools not made accessible to the public. Getting your carpet cleaned by a pro is really the only way to insure that your carpets are getting the cleaning they need.