Comments on: How Do I Safely Use Vinegar In A Carpet Cleaner ?

By: toy2toy3

toy2toy3 — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:16:44 +0000

Been re-modeling 22y an you can,t beat my way. here is how?
rent the shampoo Machine, using Hot water only…Colored carpet or white no matter.Buy at auto parts store a can of
GOJO white ,then get Tide with bleach. Mix 1/2 cup to 1/2
cup ,pour in machine.If You have any gum ,tar or glue in carpet
use WD40,spray on spot an wait 30 min oil will turn it losse.
try a small area first,YOU will like what you see.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:50:23 +0000

Vinegar is acid,ACETIC acid.,Anything either acid or alkaline, cleans,Detergent is alkaline,Never mix these! it creates a noxious harmful gas,like mixing vinegar and baking soda[two good cleaners]see how acids and bases,react,do this in sink ,youllsee and baking soda is used in frig to eliminate bad odors never mix and clean with two of anything! But vinegar cleans your hair! just dont mix with shampoo,[base]as this creates neutrality this is measured on PH scale,[POTENTIALS of HYDROGEN] pure water is 7.0 acids are lower,bases are higher] Be careful using either,far from 7.0[neutral] Powerful reactions happen,some not so nicePH goes from 7.0 up to 14 and down to 0.1 you can wait a day and use either ,not at once tho,BE SAFE!

By: Sal*UK

Sal*UK — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:49:43 +0000

Umm I wouldn’t. Vinegar is acid, therefore corrosive. My carpet cleaner has rubber type parts and I don’t think it would be them much good, to be honest.
Vinegar is brilliant stuff! Descales kettles, removes limescale ….. amazing!

By: Myrna

Myrna — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:50:17 +0000

Lets’ say you used vinegar, what about the smell? IIIiiiggggggghhh! It wouldn’t smell good for sure.

By: **Anti-P

**Anti-P — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:58:51 +0000

It’s not uncommon to spill something on the carpet. In fact it’s just a fact of life. It’s going to happen sooner or later. But not to worry. Here are 12 tips to remove stains with carpet cleaners. In fact sometimes you can wipe away the stain without a commercial grade cleaner.
1. Be fast
If you are very quick you may be able to blot away the stain before it even has a chance to set. Grab a white absorbent cloth or tissue and use the four basic steps to remove the stain.
2. Check Color
Check to make sure the carpet is colorfast and safe to clean, test the carpet in an area that inconspicuous before you apply the cleaner to the stain in the carpet.
3. Dry Cleaning Solution
You can use dry cleaning solution (surgical spirt). Detergent solution one teaspoonful of detergent to ¾ liters of warm water. Dab Spot.
4. Vinegar
You can also use detergent and vinegar. It must be white vinegar and not malt vinegar. Add one tablespoon of vinegar to the detergent solution. Dab Spot.
5. Ammonia
Smelly, eye watering but very effective. Add one teaspoon of branded household ammonia to one cup of warm water. Dab Spot.
5. Alcohol, Coffee
If the stain is alcohol, coffee, tea, liquid foods or urine blot up the surplus spillage but do not rub it back and forth. Use detergent and vinegar solution. Start by working from the outside of the stain moving inward a little at a time. Frequently blot with a dry cloth.
6. Chocolate, Blood, Glue
If the stain is chocolate, sweets, blood, glue, ice cream, milk ,soft drinks or vomit you will have to clean up the excess using a blunt knife or a putty knife. Be sure not to grind any of the spill into the carpet. Us the detergent solution starting at the outer edge working your way into the middle of the spill. Blot dry and then use the ammonia solution and blot dry again.
7. Fats, Tar, Gum
If the stain is solid fats, tar, chewing gum, oil, ointment, or shoe polish scrape up the excess with a knife or a putty scrapper. Use the dry cleaning solution followed by the detergent and vinegar solution and blot dry.
8. Unknown Spills
For stains or spills which you are not sure as to what they are first scrape or blot up the excess material. Then use the dry cleaning solvent followed by luke warm water and blot dry. If the stain is still there treat with the detergent or the detergent and vinegar solutions then blot dry.
9. Follow Up
All the above procedures should be followed up by a simple mix of one part white vinegar and four parts water. Place mixture into a spray bottle Spay over the stained area and blot dampened area. Do not rub to remove excess moisture. White paper towels work well. Stack 5 to 8 sheets on top of each other and blot till dry.
If the moisture is still present stack 5 to 8 sheets of paper towel and place over the stained area and place a heavy book on top to help absorb the excess moisture. Leave overnight if needed. If you are leaving it overnight be sure to change the paper towels before bed. Repeat as often as necessary.
10. Dab and Blot
Remember always scrape solids up and blot liquid spills. Never rub from side to side. The little effort it takes to make up the above solutions will save you a lot of money and time. Always remember to do a spot test on a hidden area before applying. Be sure to dab and work in towards the center of the stain. Even if the stain will not come out it will make it easier for the professionals to lift it when they come to clean the carpets.
11. Store Safely
If you are making up solutions in advance be sure to mark all containers before storing them and never leave them where young children might get at them.
12. Scotch Guard
Your new carpet may be scotch guarded to make it stain resistant but it is always a good idea to remove the stain with the above treatments anyway.
If you use these 12 tips to remove stains with carpet cleaners you can’t go wrong!

By: kj

kj — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:17:23 +0000

Vinegar is safe for cleaning. You can use it to clean out coffee makers. You can add it to your laundry to eliminate odors. I would imagine you can use it in your carpet cleaner, but I would mix it half and half with water. I use a water/vinegar mixture in a spray bottle to help with pet odors. Try going to Google and type in Cleaning with Vinegar. You’ll probably find all sorts of hints there.