Thank you, thank you, thank you! This recipe worked wonders on our long haired shaggy rug! It looks brand new and it's so soft! I've taped the recipe on the inside of the laundry cupboard so it won't go missing. Thanks again 👍🏻
@NicoleHerrickDIY3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! So glad to have helped.
@maxquigley95244 жыл бұрын
I've never used a carpet cleaner but have just ordered one. After watching about 25 videos of people using these carpet cleaners I have been wondering why they spray the solution down and instantly vacuum it right back up. There aught to be a way to shut off the vacuum and just work it with the brushes a little first, then vacuum and brush it up with rinse water. Yours is the first one that made sense by letting the cleaning solution work for a while before going over it with the machine.
@NicoleHerrickDIY4 жыл бұрын
Max Quigley I agree, there should be a function to just work it in without sucking.
@Matt-Olive-Digital3 жыл бұрын
As a professional carpet cleaner, I always remember 'CHAT'. Chemistry, Heat, Agitation, Time. That's how you clean like a pro. Also I recommend just getting a gallon of 'Release-it Hydrox' (pro encapsulation detergent). It will cost you less than diy laundry soaps, and you will get better results.
@Bookwitchery2 жыл бұрын
My husband and I bought his grandmother's house and it has cream colored carpet. I also have a Longhair black cat, so you can imagine how well THAT works. I can't wait to try this on the carpet!
@NicoleHerrickDIY2 жыл бұрын
I can definitely sympathise. I have to keep all our furniture light so that the white cat fur doesn’t show up. Sadly my black clothes don’t fare so well.
@DJFoucher4 жыл бұрын
I’m definitely going to give this a whirl on my carpet. I have a creative 3 year old daughter that loves to recreate KZbin video ideas. Most of them include slime, paint and anything else that makes a mess. Then my Maltipoo adds his own touches to the masterpiece. Thanks 😊
@NicoleHerrickDIY4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@teresaalejandres58902 жыл бұрын
Hello 👋🏽 I was looking for a solution and tried yours holy heck this stuff is amazing!!! I just bought a new build and the builder did not give me the option for wood floors so carpet it is (until I can afford to redo them to wood) crazy me also thought it would be a great idea to get a new puppy to complete the new house 🤦🏽♀️😆 well with that you now what came next year I had to invest in a carpet cleaner so I’ve used one in the past in previous homes and I don’t like how the carpet stays hard and rough after so I was on the search for a solution and this is amazing!! Worked perfectly and as much as I didn’t want to do it, I got down on my knees for the sniff test and wow was I surprised 😮 no urine smell!! Thank you so muchhhhhh for sharing this! I had to bake the baking soda to make the “magic powder” but it worked so worth the time thank you so much!!!
@NicoleHerrickDIY2 жыл бұрын
Oh that’s so great to hear!!!!
@blastw0rks3 жыл бұрын
In The US 🇺🇸 I Use Persil Tide Sungels Fabric softener La's Tolda Awsom Then I Just Add Hot Water And Mix All Together And It Works Well On My Carpets Whit My Hoover Smart Wash
@KatrinaHorder10 ай бұрын
Thanks for giving a recipe that has ingredients I can find here in Australia!
@NicoleHerrickDIY10 ай бұрын
You’re so welcome!!!
@Heatherpher3 жыл бұрын
Wow that looks great! I will definitely try this! Thank you!! Thank
@NicoleHerrickDIY3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome :)
@christinebeaudin45512 жыл бұрын
Will try this. I have the same carpet and hoping it comes as clean as yours. Cheers.
@NicoleHerrickDIY2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! You’ll be surprised how well it works. Just make sure you really go over it well with the plain water to rinse and do a test spot on any rugs or upholstery you haven’t seen me test.
@anikac83802 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried borax in place of washing soda? The active ingredient in OXY products is essentially a form of peroxide. I’ve seen peroxide suggested in these recipes. Carpet isn’t an issue in my present apartment, but would you mind being the guinea pig on a version which uses borax and hydrogen peroxide as a substitution in your usual recipe? I especially appreciate the tip about rinsing. Thanks!
@NicoleHerrickDIY2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t used borax before but I have seen other recipes use it. You would just need to make sure none of the ingredients create any dangerous gasses when combined.
@anikac83802 жыл бұрын
@@NicoleHerrickDIY those two don't. Borax is an age-old laundry additive. It produces a small amount of peroxide in the wash. It also increases cleaning power of detergent, particularly in hard water. And it removes odors.
@bespokebyjenn4 жыл бұрын
You said are you ready? I was like yes and shook my head like you could hear me and see me😂
@NicoleHerrickDIY4 жыл бұрын
Jennifer Jones 😂
@mzcyberbat3 жыл бұрын
Tip that water softener on aluminum foil will clean jewelry.
@Calif-Kid5 ай бұрын
Thanks 🎉 soo much hon...
@susanjgardner231011 ай бұрын
Hi! I was wondering what percentage of alcohol you use? I am in the US. Thank you!
@NicoleHerrickDIY11 ай бұрын
The one i use is 64% alcohol. Any rubbing alcohol should be fine I think. It’s just a small amount to help cleanse and dry the carpet / fabric.
@tonybowsnowy3 жыл бұрын
The proper way❗Down under. Like your method of spraying on and extracting with just Hot warer. 👍
@NicoleHerrickDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It makes a lot of sense doesn’t it.
@BracedAroma3 жыл бұрын
Hi can i use normal fairy dishwashing liquid?
@NicoleHerrickDIY3 жыл бұрын
Yes it should be fine if you can’t get the platinum version.
@jillmudd32243 жыл бұрын
What does the rubbing alcohol do and is it absolutely essential? Also could I use fabric softener instead of washing soda to soften or am I barking up the wrong tree? 😝 great video . I’m in England right in the heart of North Yorkshire
@NicoleHerrickDIY3 жыл бұрын
The rubbing alcohol cleanses but it’s main goal is to help the rug or carpet dry out faster. You could leave it out if you want. You definitely need the washing Soda, rather than fabric softener. It might be called something else in the UK. Let me see if I can look it up. It’s super cheap.
@NicoleHerrickDIY3 жыл бұрын
Ok washing soda is called Soda Crystals in the uk and you can get it at tesco for 80p. It’s in the laundry aisle usually.
@NicoleHerrickDIY3 жыл бұрын
Rubbing alcohol is called Surgical Spirit in the UK. It’s also very cheap and is at supermarkets and pharmacies
@jillmudd32243 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much and very swift reply! It’s 02.37 here in the uk - can’t sleep so just surfing ! By the way I’m a cat lover too I have nine! And two dogs xx
@NicoleHerrickDIY3 жыл бұрын
Nine! Oh my goodness, that must be cuddle heaven.
@fosilcostarica69373 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. One question though: you make 2 passes squirting water and then sucking it out, but then you say 5-10 extra passes, are these the same (water in, sucking out), or are they "dry" passes just sucking out?
@NicoleHerrickDIY3 жыл бұрын
Ok so the first 2 passes, are full sprays of water forward and just suction as you come back. Then 5-10 of suction only passes with the second last pass adding a very light spray of water, then 2 more suction only passes. Make sense?
@fosilcostarica69373 жыл бұрын
@@NicoleHerrickDIY yes!! thank you!!
@WallCakes3 жыл бұрын
@@NicoleHerrickDIY Why would you add more water after spending all that time sucking it up?
@NicoleHerrickDIY3 жыл бұрын
@@WallCakes the back and forth 5-10 times is not really about sucking water out, it’s about working the dirt out with some of the shampoo still in there to break it up. You then need a last flush with clean water so that all of the shampoo is fully out otherwise it will be sticky and attract dirt fast.
@saraisherwood50162 жыл бұрын
I don't have a carpet cleaner 🙃 What would you suggest if not ? Thank you
@NicoleHerrickDIY2 жыл бұрын
If it’s just a rug you are doing then spray on the formula and work it in with a clean broom all over the rug. Then let it sit for 10-20 mins. Then you need to rinse it outside with the hose and allow to dry. You can roll the rug and squish out all the water by standing on the roll. If it is room carpet, you will need something to suck all of the water out of the carpet. You can use a wet and dry vacuum. Use the broom as before to work it in then let sit. You can use a milk bottle with a few holes punched in the lid to make a rinsing jug. You have to try not to let the underfloor get too wet so work in small sections, pour water on then suck the water out. Do this at least twice for each section.
@Calif-Kid5 ай бұрын
This video makes me wish I lived in Australia or that you could give us in the US, U.S. ingredients
@NicoleHerrickDIY5 ай бұрын
@@Calif-Kid the US ingredients list is in the description.
@realisticrenovating4 жыл бұрын
With my two stink loving dogs I NEEED this in my life!!! 🙌🙌🙌 Got any doggy shampoo ideas too!? 😉
@NicoleHerrickDIY4 жыл бұрын
DIY DORIS haha, I’m a cat person sorry and they clean themselves!
@realisticrenovating4 жыл бұрын
@@NicoleHerrickDIY I have two cats too... i wish they'd give the dogs some pointers 🤣🤣🤣
@giathomas8844 Жыл бұрын
I love your cat 🐈⬛
@NicoleHerrickDIY Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I have two and they are my favourite things on the planet.
@denisedonaldson47472 жыл бұрын
Confused, you started with dessertspoon but then it becomes a tablespoon. Which is the correct measurement please?
@NicoleHerrickDIY2 жыл бұрын
Sorry it’s dessert spoons for all measurements. I tried to correct with text over the video in the areas where I made a verbal mistake. Sorry to confuse you.
@AquaFrost7772 жыл бұрын
Is it safe to mix all these chemicals? I had a friend whose mother died after mixing chemicals to clean a bathroom. Mixing chemicals can create toxic gases.
@NicoleHerrickDIY2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have checked that all these mix with it creating anything toxic.
@ashleycox23303 жыл бұрын
I'm in U.S actually Alabama & I don't know what any of these would be here except for Dawn dishwashing liquid, & maybe Washing Soda = Baking Soda ....???🤷 Can anyone help me..
@NicoleHerrickDIY3 жыл бұрын
Ok the Lectric Soda is often called Washing Soda in the USA. Here is an example amzn.to/3lSwfCG
@NicoleHerrickDIY3 жыл бұрын
Isopropyl alcohol is sometimes called rubbing alcohol. Here is an example amzn.to/3fKEaOE
@NicoleHerrickDIY3 жыл бұрын
The Vanish Oxy action spray equivalent in the USA would be something like this amzn.to/3ytrxip
@rlpowell3624 Жыл бұрын
You can find washing soda in the laundry detergent detergent aisle. It's usually on the bottom shelf. Washing soda is not baking soda.