By making a DIY carpet cleaner, you can easily bypass the plastic container that a store-bought cleaner would come in, while saving money! Whether you have pets, kids, or an accidental stain, this DIY carpet cleaner will do the trick and save you from a trip to the store. Here are three recipes, depending on what you need.
3 DIY carpet cleaner recipes
A little forward planning will help to make this carpet cleaner plastic-free. Instead of recycling your old spray bottles, jars, or jugs, save them to put your homemade cleaners in. You might also take a trip to the bulk store to stock up on plastic-free ingredients before getting started – many of them you may already have at home! Read up on bulk stores here.
Option 1: Spot cleaner
You will need:
- 2 ½ cups of water
- 1 ½ cups of Castile soap
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 5 drops of essential oil (optional)
- ½ cup of warm water in a separate bowl
Method:
Mix all ingredients except for the warm water in a jar, stirring or shaking with a lid to combine. This will create a liquid dish soap that you can use for other purposes as well! Next, add 1 tbsp of the liquid soap to your warm water and mix before pouring onto the stain. Use a sponge or cloth to scrub at the stain until you see the stain begin to lift off. Wipe off any soap residue once complete.
Option 2: Non toxic & all-purpose cleaner
You will need:
- 1 cup of water
- 1 ½ cups of vinegar
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 10 drops of essential oils (I like lemon or citrus)
Method:
Mix all ingredients by adding to a jar or spray bottle, closing tightly, and shaking. The vinegar and salt in this recipe are your active stain fighters. Spray or pour the mixture onto your stains and let it sit for a few minutes before scrubbing. Vacuum up any excess cleaner, and you’re done!
Option 3: Deodorising cleaner
You will need:
- 1 cup of baking soda
- 35 drops of essential oils
Method:
Stir the baking soda and essential oils in a bowl or jar, and let the mixture sit overnight, then sprinkle the mixture over your desired area. Let the mixture sit for up to 15 minutes before vacuuming it up. The baking soda acts as a natural deodorizer, pulling any unwanted scents out of the carpet. Your essential oils will replace the unpleasant smells with a much fresher scent!
For more DIY cleaners, check out my homemade degreaser recipe and my liquid soap DIY. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram if you make one of these DIYs and let me know how it goes!
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Which DIY carpet cleaner will you try first? Comment below!
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