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13 Carpet Cleaning Hacks We Bet You Don’t Know

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10. Deodorise

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Carpets can get smelly over time, and they should be treated regularly to deodorise them. This is particularly true when you have children or pets. You can just use baking soda if you want to freshen them, but to really give them a new lease on life, try this instead: mix 1-2 tablespoons of borax with 10 drops of essential oil (pick one that won’t annoy your pets) and 2 cups of baking soda. Spread on the carpet, wait until it dries, and then vacuum away.

11. High Traffic

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Carpets in high traffic areas tend to get a little sad and worn out as time goes by. You’ve probably noticed that in the high traffic areas around your home, the carpet is just flat and generally unimpressive. Well, you can fix this with just a bit of vinegar. Dilute the vinegar in a spray bottle with equal parts water and spray on the high traffic areas. Once the liquid has been absorbed, take a spoon and run it sideways along the carpet to loosen up the fibres and get it back to normal.

12. Furniture Dents

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If you have carpets and you’ve recently rearranged your furniture, you’ve probably noticed that there are annoying and unsightly marks on the floor where the legs of your furniture has been sitting. Well, these dents certainly aren’t permanent! To get rid of them, just take an ice cube inside the dent and leave it to melt. Once it’s melted, blot away the excess water and iron the area with a towel on top. Once the fibres are dry, you’ll be able to easily fluff them by hand.

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