Here are some homemade carpet cleaning solutions for machines:
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Tide, LAs Totally Awesome cleaner, Oxiclean, and Downy fabric softener solution: Mix 2 tablespoons of liquid Tide laundry detergent, 1/4 cup of LA's Totally Awesome cleaner, 1 scoop of Oxiclean (3 tablespoons), and 1 teaspoon of Downy fabric softener. Add a little bit of this solution each time you add water to your carpet cleaning machine.
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White vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, and dish soap solution: Mix 1/4 cup of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide, and 1 tablespoon of dish soap (preferably with no dye in it if your carpet is light-colored) with warm water. Use this solution as the homemade carpet cleaning solution or homemade carpet shampoo that you add to the tank of your carpet cleaning machine.
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Liquid laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaner, OxiClean, fabric softener, and hot water solution: Combine 2 tablespoons of liquid laundry detergent, 1/4 cup of liquid all-purpose cleaner, 1 scoop of OxiClean, 1 teaspoon of fabric softener, and 1 gallon of hot water in a bucket. Use this solution as the homemade carpet cleaning solution or homemade carpet shampoo that you add to the tank of your carpet cleaning machine.
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Clear dishwashing liquid, ammonia, vinegar, and water solution: Add about 3 teaspoons of clear dishwashing liquid (non-moisturizing), 1/4 cup of ammonia, and 1/4 cup of vinegar to a few gallons of water. Use this solution as the homemade carpet cleaning solution or homemade carpet shampoo that you add to the tank of your carpet cleaning machine.
It's important to note that you should always follow the instructions for your specific carpet cleaning machine and use only the recommended amount of cleaning solution. Additionally, test any cleaning solution on a small, inconspicuous area of your carpet before using it on a larger area to ensure that it doesn't cause any damage or discoloration.
