I filled my cleaning solution reservoir with straight vinegar.
Cleaning carpet with vinegar in machine.
It s great for cleaning sinks toilets counter tops and even your microwave.
Add a cup of vinegar to the reservoir containing carpet cleaning solution and water to improve its efficacy.
While your carpet is wet the vinegar smell will remain but once the carpet starts to dry you will notice the smell diminishing.
Again avoid using a harsh scrub brush.
This acidity means that vinegar has natural antibacterial properties as well as being antimicrobial antiseptic and will kill mold.
Mix one part white vinegar with one part hot water and pour into the reservoir on the carpet cleaning machine.
This will not only clean your carpets it will also deodorize.
If you like to use carpet shampoo you can use white vinegar as a carpet cleaning booster.
When you have chosen the right mixture for your stain then you are ready to clean carpet with vinegar.
Vinegar is very acidic and has a ph of about 2 4 compared to a neutral ph of 7.
If the manual indicates 4 ounces 113 4 g of cleaning solution use 4 ounces 113 4 g of vinegar.
The smell of vinegar will dissipate once the carpet dries.
For a fresh scent add 10 to 15 drops of your favorite essential oil such as lemon orange or lemongrass per half gallon of white vinegar and water solution.
It works great and the smell will go away when it is dry.
For spot cleaning you will want to spray the carpet stain with the vinegar solution.
If you add a cup or so of vinegar to a tank of very hot water you will have clean carpets when you re finished.
2 clean the carpet with the steam cleaning machine.
Vinegar will also loosen and lift dirt from surfaces.
Whatever the amount of cleanser recommended substitute the same amount of vinegar.
It gets rid of noticeable spots and cleans the inside of the steam cleaner at the same time.
It will smell slightly of vinegar until the carpet is dry.
If you added foaming ingredients then go ahead and rub it into the carpet.