Despite your best efforts carpets need to be cleaned every once in a while. It's an added expense that can be difficult to budget for. This is a guide to saving money on carpet cleaning.
Whenever my carpet is looking a little dingy from dirt spots and/or those darkened paths that go from room to room, I use a solution of 1/2 cup household ammonia, 2 cups rubbing alcohol, and 1 teaspoon liquid Dawn.
I mix it all in a 1 gallon (milk jug) adding warm water. I use a scrub brush or one of the cleaning brushes with a handle and rinse with an old towel. The process isn't difficult at all and you will love the results. This mixture is great for washing windows and cars. I've been using this solution for years and the results are great every time!
Source: It has been so long ago, I don't remember where I found this recipe. Originally I used it just for windows.
By Jane from Lawrenceville, GA
If you have marks on your carpet, try spraying the mark with window cleaner then giving it a bit of a scrub. It worked for me.
By Gail G. from Kent, England
I highly recommend the Bissell Pro Heat carpet cleaner. You can buy this machine for the price of commercial carpet cleaning with similar results. It will pay for itself over time. The brushes lift the carpet the same way as your vacuum cleaner does. Also, this machine heats the cleaning solution, for more effective dirt extraction.
By Janice from Pittsburgh, PA
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