The Best Homemade Carpet Cleaner

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 gallon plastic or glass container with lid
• 1 cup hydrogen peroxide
• 1/8 cup dish liquid
• 1 tablespoon Oxyclean
• 1/2 cup fabric softener
• Funnel

Preparation

Step 1

Dab a small amount of hydrogen peroxide on the carpet in a small, relatively hidden area -- under a sofa or behind the draperies. Wait 30 minutes. If the carpet changes color, do not use this cleaning formula.

Step 1
Using a funnel, add all ingredients except the water to your container.

Step 2
Fill the remainder of your container with warm water.

Step 3
Fill the reservoir of your carpet cleaner with warm water and add 2 ounces of the homemade solution.

Step 4
Clean your carpet according to the carpet cleaner's instructions.