Sunday, May 15, 2016

Note: DIY Cleaning Solution

What you need.. vinegar, Hydrogen Peroxide, Baking Powder & your favourite essential oil.

To Remove The Urine:
  • Combine the water and vinegar solution mixed in a bowl
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup vinegar

To Neutralize and Deodorize:
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup baking soda

To Lift Any Remaining Set-in Stain:
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup household strength (3%) hydrogen peroxide

Remove Urine, Neutralize, Deodorize and Removing the Stain:
  1. Blot up as much of the urine as possible by using the paper towels.
  2. Mix together the water and vinegar and pour or spray it on the spot. You really want to work it down into the carpet so this is not a time to be stingy.
  3. Work the mixture into the carpet with your fingers (or a scrub brush or toothbrush), but be careful not to scrub too hard- heavy scrubbing will damage the carpet fibers.
  4. Blot up all the vinegar and water until it’s as dry as possible. A wet/dry vac or steam cleaner does a good job extracting liquid too.
  5. When the spot is very close to being dry, sprinkle the baking soda on the stain.
  6. With your rubber gloves on, work some of the peroxide into the stain with your fingers. The baking soda and peroxide will be foaming like mad.
  7. Again blot up all the liquid possible with a paper towel or other absorbent material.
  8. Let the spot dry completely.
  9. Vacuum thoroughly to remove any residue.

Homemade Carpet Freshener:
  • 3 cups baking soda
  • 20 drops of your favorite essential oil like lavender, jasmine, or vanilla
  • Shaker jar to disperse
  1. Pour the baking soda in a medium size bowl and break up any clumps with a fork.
  2. Use your favorite essential oil like lavender, jasmine, or vanilla and sprinkle in the baking soda, stirring well to reduce lumps.
  3. Put the mixture in a shaker jar and sprinkle lightly on the carpet. Don't overdo it. Just a light sprinkle is enough.
  4. Let sit on the carpet for 15 minutes or so and vacuum up.
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