Carpeting is delicate flooring, as carpets generally require regular cleaning to keep them in good shape and prevent wear and tear over the long haul. If your home has a carpet, you are no stranger to stubborn strains that rob away the beauty of your sophisticated flooring. Steam cleaning a carpet allows you to keep it in good shape, but not everyone can invest in a hefty steam cleaner. If you are wondering how to clean a rug without a steam cleaner, you are at the right place. Below we’ll show you how you can keep your rug or carpet in good shape without a steam cleaner.
How to Deep Clean Carpet Without Steam Cleaner
Using Dish Soap or Baking Soda
- Pour warm water in a bucket
- Vacuum the entire carpet to get rid of dust and dirt
- If you are using baking soda, sprinkle it on the stain to completely cover the affected area. If you are using dish soap, first measure the size of the stain and then use 1 tablespoon of baking soda per 6 inches of stain.
- Using an old toothbrush, towel, or a rag, scrub the stain gently with warm water.
- Make sure that the rug is wet enough to scrub the stain away, but don’t completely soak it.
- Open nearby windows and turn on the fans to speed up the drying process.
- Once dry, vacuum the rug again.
Using Detergent, Baking Soda and Table Salt
- Mix a tiny bit of liquid soap – like Caldrea Sea Salt Neroli Laundry Detergent or Method Laundry Detergent – with water in a spray bottle. Shake the solution to mix it.
- Sprinkle table salt and baking soda over the area that you want to clean and spray the mixture of water and soap over it. Allow it to sit for at least 5 minutes.
- Brush the carpet with an old toothbrush to accumulate hair and debris. Pick them up and throw them away.
- If there is still hair or dirt, brush the carpet in the opposite direction.
- Press a clean white towel into the carpet and allow it to saturate with water.
- After the affected area is dry, pour regular tap water into the spray bottle and spray the area once again.
- Press the white cloth towel into the carpet once more and allow the carpet to dry.
How to Clean Your Carpet Without a Machine – FAQs
Q.1) How to use snow to clean the carpet without shampooer?
During the winter months, you can deep clean your carpet with snow. The icy snow that makes Christmas even more special is one of the best natural cleansers. This cleaning hack is suitable for smaller rugs made with antique wool or handmade. Use dry snow for the best results. Below we have shared instructions on how to deep clean a rug with snow.
- Take the rug outside and thoroughly shake it to remove as much dust as possible. Allow it to sit for about half an hour so that it accumulates to a drop in temperature
- Pile four to six inches of snow on the top of your rug and use a broom to distribute the snow evenly.
- Now beat the rug with the flat side of your broom. Snow contains ammonia, which will react with the icy air, causing the dirt in your rug to solidify.
- Allow the snow to rest on the rug for about 30 minutes. Then, flip your rug and repeat the process on the other side.
- Remove as much snow as possible before hanging your rug to dry for about half an hour. The snow will evaporate without leaving the rug wet.
Q.2) How to use vinegar to deep clean a rug?
Vinegar can also be used to deep clean a rug without a steam cleaner. Follow the instructions below to clean your rug with vinegar
- Vacuum your carpet
- Stir one tablespoon of soap into one cup of warm water. Add ¼ tablespoon of white vinegar into the solution and pour this solution into a spray bottle
- Spray the affected areas of your carpet with the vinegar solution.
- Using an old toothbrush, towel, or a rag, scrub the stain gently.
- Open nearby windows and turn on the fans to speed up the drying process.
- Once dry, vacuum the rug again.
Final Thoughts
We have provided detailed instructions on how to clean a rug without a steam cleaner. As you can see, you don’t necessarily need a machine to deep clean your rug. You can do the same with simple homemade solutions. You can even deep-clean your rug in the winter months with snow. You don’t have to invest in a hefty steam cleaner to keep your carpet in good shape. Just follow our instructions, and you should be able to maintain your flooring. If you have any questions or in case something is unclear, feel free to write us a query. We’ll be more than happy to assist you.
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