Allow the paste to dry and then vacuum up the baking soda.
Dry carpet cleaner recipe.
Bay leaves and cloves scent your rugs while offering antibacterial cleaning power.
Measure and add the ingredients to a blender.
Pour in 1 tablespoon of your favorite dried herbs or flowers.
1 gallon plastic or glass container with lid you can use an old milk jug or a bucket 1 cup hydrogen peroxide purchase here 1 8 cup dish liquid purchase here 1 tablespoon oxiclean purchase here 1 2 cup fabric softener purchase here funnel.
2 cups baking soda.
Other dried plants you might want to use are lavender rose pedals thyme or citrus zest.
You may need to make different concentrations of the homemade carpet cleaner for different types of stains.
Borax gives the cleaner a bit more oomph but this carpet cleaner does just fine if you leave it out.
A homemade carpet cleaner is effective inexpensive and easy to make.
Baking soda helps freshen and break down dirt build up.
When you make your own diy carpet cleaner you can be sure it is nontoxic and scent free for sensitive noses.
Work the paste into the carpet stain with an old toothbrush or something similar.
Learn how to make a dry carpet cleaner to freshen and cleanse your home.
What s in homemade carpet cleaner.
Pulse on low until the carpet cleaner has an even consistency.
Wait at least one hour 2 is better.
For this batch of carpet freshener i am using rosemary because i love how it smells and it goes great with the essential oil that i am using.
And then vacuum it up.
I have found that by mixing a ratio of 5 lbs white cornmeal and 2 lbs of cornstarch together will make a very nice carpet cleaner.
1 cup cornstarch 1 cup baking soda 1 tablespoon borax 1 tablespoon cloves.
How to make diy carpet cleaner.
2 3 dried bay leaves.
Diy carpet cleaning spray recipe 1 cup white vinegar 2 cups of water 2 teaspoons salt 15 drops lavender oil.
Pour the dry carpet cleaner into a sprinkle top container which you can pick up at your local dollar store.