Make your own carpet cleaner that removes stains in minutes

Carpets add a touch of warmth and comfort to any home, but maintaining their cleanliness can be quite the task. Tackling carpet stains from coffee spills to wine mishaps is notoriously difficult, with substances quickly embedding into the fibres, often defying even the most vigorous scrubbing efforts.

However, Karrie Truman, the brains behind Happy Money Saver, has come forward with a cost-effective, homemade solution that promises to rejuvenate carpets and banish those stubborn stains.

Karrie said: "Making your own homemade all-natural carpet cleaner has never been so easy. With our easy-to-make, inexpensive all-natural solution you won't buy the commercial stuff anymore. It's safe, effective, and uses ingredients you likely already have at home!"

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So, what goes into this miracle carpet cleaner?

The answer might surprise you: vinegar. Despite its unassuming nature, vinegar is a powerhouse when it comes to cleaning. Its acidic quality effortlessly breaks down stains and frees trapped dirt, making it particularly adept at tackling alkaline blemishes like pet urine or soap scum.

Beyond its stain-fighting prowess, vinegar also neutralises odours and boasts antibacterial properties, ensuring that musty smells are eradicated and fabrics are thoroughly cleansed without merely disguising the underlying issue.

Karrie added: "A versatile and natural cleaning agent, vinegar effectively cuts through dirt and odours, leaving surfaces sanitized due to its acidic properties. Hot water helps to dissolve grime and enhance the cleaning power of other ingredients, making it easier to lift stains from the carpet."

You can add essential oils to this mix if you like, but be aware that some can be toxic to pets.

Here's how to whip up this amazing homemade carpet cleaner:

Firstly, mix half a gallon of vinegar with half a gallon of hot water in a large bowl or basin.

If you want, add five drops of essential oil and stir until everything is well mixed. Before applying this solution, give your carpet a good vacuum.

It's also wise to do a spot test with any homemade solution. Pour a little on a less visible patch of carpet and wait 24 hours to see the results.

Next, you can either add the homemade carpet cleaner to a carpet cleaning machine or scrub it into any stained areas of your carpet.

The cleaning process should only take about five minutes, but you'll need to wait 24 hours for the carpet to fully dry. Once it's dry, your carpet should be stain-free again.