With two small children and a large dog, I have spills happening almost hourly. A coffee spill here, a marker drawing there… It can be almost comical at times. But the carpet seems to be taking the most hits. So, I’ve been spending quite some time lately looking for carpet cleaning hacks that really work.
Because we have carpet in the main living area of our house, it takes most of the spills and dirt. I am so excited to share with you some of my favorite carpet cleaning hacks! I know hiring a professional cleaner is not only a pain, but it’s also pretty expensive! These cleaning tips will save you money and time.
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10 Carpet Cleaning Hacks That Will Change The Way You Clean Your House Forever
1. The 2-Ingredient DIY Carpet Cleaner That Will Solve All Of Your Stain Issues
If you have a pesky stain, this magic, two-ingredient solution will blow your mind. It’s so smart and works so well.
All you need are three simple ingredients:
- hydrogen peroxide
- dark-colored bottle
- lemon essential oil
BUT! Have in mind this recipe can’t be made in advance. You have to put it together before cleaning your carpet but I can promise, the results will be worth it!
2. The Carpet Cleaning Tips and Tricks You Would Have Never Thought Of – Using Shaving Cream
This is crazy! I’ll bet you would never have thought of this simple hack to remove a carpet stain. After all, how would one even think about putting shaving cream on the spots on their carpet?
But I am SO glad they did! It was a brilliant solution that works surprisingly well.
Just put some shaving cream, let it sit for a few minutes, and wipe with a wet cloth. Easy peasy!
3. Got A Stinky Carpet To Clean? Make Your Own Carpet Scented Refresher
I love carpets in the rooms! They give us such a comfy and warm feeling, they make the whole place just so much cozier. But what I hate about carpets is that they get dirty easily and they can get stinky. Oh, boy, they can get really stinky!
If you’re having trouble with a dreadful smell coming out of your carpets, I’ve found just the perfect cleaning tip for you! Get rid of germs and grime in your carpet by using this natural DIY carpet refresher. And it’s super easy to make, too.
You’ll need:
- Shaker container
- 2 cups of Baking soda
- 1-2 Tablespoons Borax
- 10 drops of your favorite essential oil
Spill on your carpets and leave for at least 15 minutes. You can even leave it overnight. After it stayed long enough, vacuum clean it thoroughly. Your house and your vacuum will smell Ah-mazing!
4. Give Your Wallet A Break With A DIY Vacuum Cleaner Carpet Cleaning Solution That Will Blow Your Mind
Having a vacuum cleaner that can steam clean your carpets is great! Until you have to constantly add a carpet cleaner to your grocery bill. It really builds up in time. But I found a great homemade solution that will save you some cash and will leave your carpets sparkling clean.
This DIY carpet solution works wonders on nasty stains. Keep a bottle of this around at all times! It’s really a crime not to make your own. See it for yourself:
PRICE BREAKDOWN:
For my homemade carpet shampoo recipe I spent:
$0.97 for the Tide packet (of which I used maybe 1/2 of, so $.50)
$3.97 for the Downy (of which I used $0.15 worth)
$1.00 for the Awesome cleaner (of which I used $0.15 if that)
$1.00 for the Oxiclean cleaner (of which I used .20 if that)
==> Grand total $1.00 for a GALLON of concentrated mix solution for carpet cleaning machines.
5. A DIY Carpet Cleaner Recipe For Your Steam Cleaner That Will Make Carpet Cleaning A Breeze
There are certain things you can do before cleaning your carpet with a steam cleaner that will improve the final results tremendously. Learn more about them and the other steam cleaner solution recipe I love, plus it saves me money when I make it by myself.
You’ll Need:
- 1/4 cup Fabuloso Cleaner
- 1 scoop Oxiclean {approx. 1 tablespoon}
- 1 teaspoon Snuggle Fabric Softener
- 1 teaspoon Dawn Dish Soap
- Hot water
Works every time! You can thank me later.
6. Carpet Cleaning Hacks You Need: The Simplest Natural DIY Cleaner That Leaves Your Carpet Spotless
There are so many recipes online about what you can do with baking soda and vinegar. There are so many things you can clean with these two simple ingredients! It kind of feels that you can clean EVERYTHING with them. Which actually is pretty close to the truth.
Baking soda + vinegar works wonders to get spots off the carpet. The most important thing about making this cleaner is to apply the ingredients in the proper order. Always use vinegar first and then – baking soda. Together, they produce a strong chemical reaction that dissolves dirt and grossness pretty well.
There are also two ways to use these ingredients and get impressive results.
First Way – Cleaning Minor Stains
Treat the stain and leave the mixture until it dries. Depending on the time you have, you can do several things:
- vacuum it
- let it sit for 30 minutes or
- rub or blot up the stain with a damp cloth (for more stubborn stains).
Second Way – Get Rid Of The Dreadful Smell
You only need vinegar and water to eliminate all the unpleasant stink from your carpets. This recipe is great for a steam cleaner.
Mix equal parts hot water and vinegar and fill in your steam cleaner. Then, clean your carpets as usual. You may feel the smell of vinegar in the beginning but it quickly vanishes, as your carpets dry. They leave your carpets fresh and clean, without any bad smells. Works like a charm!
7. Pet Stains Be Gone With This Steamer Carpet Cleaning Hack
If you have pets, more than likely they will pee on the floor now and then. Needless to say, the smell on your carpet could be… hard to stay around. If you’ve been looking for a solution for your pet’s stinky surprises on your floors, you’ll need to check out this cleaning hack!
Get the urine smell out of carpets fast by using a steamer. So smart!
Here’s how to do it:
- Use paper towels to soak up as much as you can from the accident (you might want to use gloves, too).
- Turn on your steamer and leave it on the stain for about 30 seconds.
- Then, use more paper towels to soak up the leftover moisture.
- Repeat the process at least 2 more times for best results.
In the end, you’ll have a clean and fresh carpet – no mess, no nasty smells. Yay!
8. The Solution To Every Carpet Stain You’ll Ever Have
Do you hate your vacuum cleaner? Is it too noisy, hard to clean, and starting to smell funny? It could be time for a change.
I have heard people rave about this stuff called Krud Kutter. I know several people who say it can remove ANY stain and can be used on so many surfaces around the house.
9. Having Hair Troubles With Your Carpet? Here’s How To Solve It On A Budget!
Looking for a new vacuum? I feel like we were *every* 6 months (probably not that close, but it felt like it) until we discovered our Shark Pro. If you have pets or kids with lots of hair, this is a good vacuum! Works better than many more expensive carpet cleaners we purchased!
You can check out how it works for our big household here:
10. Preschool Moms Nightmare Solved: Effortlessly Clean Playdough From Your Carpets With This Cleaning Hack
Every mom with young children has faced this. The playdough period. I am not sure there are enough words that would describe the horror when you have to clean it from a carpet. You know very well what I am talking about.
But here’s the good news: there’s a simple way to remove it, without soaking and scrubbing for hours.
Here’s the easiest way to pick up playdough out of the carpet. I promise – you’ll save yourself some time and your sanity with this cleaning hack.
Bonus Tip: 11. Naturally Clean Years Old Carpet Stains With This Carpet Cleaning Hack
For deep, set-in stains on your carpet, use this trick. I’ve used it on a big brown coffee stain and it worked! It’s a process that takes a few steps but the results are so worth it!
In Conclusion
Keeping the carpets clean doesn’t have to be a challenge! Even if you have kids, pets, and the lightest carpets on Earth. Pretty much every carpet can be saved even from the grossest, stinkiest stains.
And if you own your own steamer, you should definitely give the DIY carpet cleaning solutions from the list. I promise the results will leave both your family and you pleasantly surprised.
I can’t wait to try the playdough carpet cleaning hack. My boys are loving playdough right now, and we have so much playdough on our carpet!!
The day that my carpet cleaner broke was one of my saddest days, haha! There is nothing as satisfying as watching all of that dirty, soapy water getting sucked out of your rugs and upholstery! Unfortunately, I can’t afford another one right now, so I am really glad I came across your carpet cleaning hacks!
With 2 active boys, and 2 dogs, I need all of the carpet cleaning hacks I can get! I can’t wait to give the steam cleaner recipe a try to freshen the rug.
I need all the carpet cleaning hacks I can find over here! The dogs are killing me. C
My dogs hate my nice rugs. I need rug cleaning hacks pretty much every day.
These carpet cleaning hacks are a lifesaver! My living room is looking much fresher and I don’t have to live in fear of spills anymore!
I love having carpets but hate visible stains. These carpet cleaning hacks are really going to come in handy!
Baking soda and vinegar has always been my go-to when it comes to carpet cleaning hacks, but I’ll be trying out some of these others soon! It seems there is always something falling on the floor in my house.
As someone with a brood of pets, I am constantly on the lookout for carpet cleaning hacks. I can’t wait to give some of these a try– I haven’t heard of the shaving cream hack, that one is first on the to-do list!