Homemade Carpet Cleaner Solution // Best DIY Rug Doctor Copycat!

[@KarrieTruman]

Thanks for watching! Have you tried this homemade carpet cleaner solution out yet? Did you love it? Leave a comment below and let me know! :)

[@samsmith3082]

thanks, but was in a rush. Thought that it would be simple to find- click and it's there.

[@KarrieTruman]

@@samsmith3082 Here ya go. Sorry, I was in a rush yesterday! Haha! happymoneysaver.com/homemade-carpet-cleaning-solution/

[@lindapavelko9770]

I don't have awesome whitener . Can I use peroxide or something else instead

[@alysiajune4180]

What are the measurements?

[@niemle7947]

@@samsmith3082 n mm if x

[@gomeztimothy11]

As a professional I’m going to say this is a tried and true method for deep cleaning secondary to steam( not really steam) hot water extraction professionally done. One suggestion would be to use a one gallon pump up sprayer or the equivalent for pre treat and complete pray of area to be cleaned ( be sure not to spray more than you can clean with one fill of the machine) and don’t allow to dry. Fill machine with hot tap( as hot as you can get) let pre spray dwell for five min or so as you address stains with brush or dog bone scraper( working from outside to inside of stain. Then use the agitator/roller brush to agitate the entire area then hot water extraction can begin. you can also apply concentrate with the machine, allow dwell time, agitate, then run a rinse ( three steps) with the same machine. It is vital to remove as much water and soap as wicking will occur ( soaps left behind and moisture will drive dirt that the machine can’t reach to the surface) to ensure any surfactants left behind are neutralised, you can use white distilled vinegar ( 4-6 ounces to the gal) in your rinse. This will relinquish any further action from the soap, and carpets will stay cleaner longer. Hope this helps.

[@benekbailey7135]

Thank you for this detailed information 😊

[@deeshizzlee]

That vinegar tip! Thank you!

[@familyguy610]

This is the way.

[@toppo4829]

Thanks

[@didijustin]

This advise plus the direction in the video! Two words (LIQUID GOLD) thank you so much!!!! It works like magic!

[@Darline_ox]

2 Tbsp liquid Tide laundry detergent 1/4 cup LA's Totally Awesome cleaner 1 scoop Oxiclean (3 tbsp) 1 teaspoon Downy fabric softener optional 1 gallon hot water

[@baileymccoy2997]

How nice of you to help

[@Darline_ox]

@@baileymccoy2997 my pleasure

[@baileymccoy2997]

@@Darline_ox ❤❤❤

[@lkiforever1]

You saved my time, ty!

[@Darline_ox]

@@lkiforever1 you're welcome 😊

[@ellenhardison7033]

Make sure to always go back over your carpet with clean water after cleaning to rinse some of the soap. The soap will leaves s residue that will cause it to get dirty faster. Love the recipe

[@drenadreamcreations]

Thank you. I am still new to this carpet cleaning.

[@carinagardner7745]

True, I made the mistake of not rinse it, I used to just vacuum it after it dried, but it is not enough.

[@fatfullday]

found this to be very true!!

[@MsLittleBarbiie]

Thanks for the tip

[@Redridininyohood]

It amazes me how many folks dont know this💚 it helps tons. I find whenever i move into a new place i shampoo the carpet with just super hot water. All the soap was left by previous renter lol

[@frostyhighway9011]

I just got so sick and tired of buying cleaning solutions for my supplier so I saw this video and I tried it I cleaned a customers 7 room home and It works amazing. and I incread my proffits too. Thanks Karrie for your Happy Money Saver ideas.

[@jrwheeler81]

Same! I was so sick and tired of paying $15-20 for a small bottle of steam cleaner solution at Target and Walmart. That stuff is stupidly overpriced!!!! We only have one small room in our house that has carpeting (my office) and I recently started using this solution in my Bissell steam cleaner and I think that it actually works BETTER than the expensive store bought stuff!

[@mistahpahkah5876]

I just used this method and it is legit. Cleaned a carpet that had 10 years of filth nor a like new finish and smell

[@brassplyer]

I'm using this minus the fabric softener - it works great! I'd also suggest putting in a teaspoon of salt in the dirty water tank (not the fresh solution tank) every time you empty the tank as a de-foaming agent - another low cost alternative to store-bought defoamer. Especially if you use a heavier amount of the solution which I am because my carpet is way beyond due for cleaning - I find if it foams up it makes the auto shutoff in the dirty water tank close sooner. Dishwasher detergent - as in detergent for a dishwasher - is also supposed to work though haven't tried that yet. Also - instead of removing the top tank every time to fill it I just pour the water into it mounted in the machine using a large pitcher and a funnel.

[@karenbryant9391]

I just love your videos! They are easy to follow and your energy is great. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@thomasmiller9850]

OMG Karrie!!!! Thank you so much, this was a TRUE gift. I used this solution in the Bissell Big Green and my carpets never look better. I will have to say I change it up a bit, used two scoops of Oxy and just a tad more of the Awesome cleaner.

[@tressperry9722]

I used this mixture on my carpet and pre-treated the high traffic areas a day before and it worked AMAZING! Everything came up! I tried the same solution in the backseat of my car with a bowl of water and a microfiber towel to retreat the stains and give it a good clean. So far so good! I will need to go back and give it a deep clean with my carpet cleaner, but I am liking the current results. I have already told a few friends about this recipe!

[@carolechoff9979]

Wow my ex husband cleaned carpets for living and he would spend thousands for company and so I changed it up after we divorced yes this does work!!! I used it for several years!! Good stuff

[@KarrieTruman]

Carol Echoff So glad you love this carpet cleaning solution too!!! Thanks for sharing!! 💕💕

[@legalfictionnaturalfact3969]

wise divorce. hope you took it all. ;)

[@one7decimal2eight]

@@legalfictionnaturalfact3969 wow. Nice. Encouraging her to destroy her ex financially. I am so thankful marriage rates are on the decline as more men are waking up to how most women truly think.

[@mR-dc4oq]

@@one7decimal2eight Oy!!! I divorced my ex husband and I refused to go after him fir alimony. I also had no desire to ‘destroy’ him- I wanted a fair split. If anything, he was a complete ass wipe schmuck!!

[@one7decimal2eight]

@@mR-dc4oq then you are definitely the exception, not the rule.

[@maureenamos5240]

Hi from Australia. I have a new puppy and realised it was time to invest in a spot cleaner (not Bissell!). Using your formula is like a miracle. I didn't know that my carpet was so filthy! And my mattress, wow! I never go to bed without showering or without sheets, and my mattress appears to be snowy white. I was wrong! The water that was sucked up was almost as dirty as the carpet! This stuff is brilliant. I can see myself wanting to clean everything with it like a crazy woman. I can't thank you enough for this rich economical formula! The carpet looks like new and so soft. Good on you!!

[@apbxny216]

I tried your recipe on my high traffic walkway area carpet, and it worked beautifully!

[@MsLittleBarbiie]

Made this a few days ago but just used it and I have to say, 🗣 this video is heaven sent!! I probably used more awesome than she did cause I didn’t want to measure it our because of the strong smell but Holy Moly, this stuff works better than the store bought solution. I can’t afford to buy 3 bottles of solution just to get half of my living room done so this is perfect.

[@homerthompson6028]

I can’t afford to pay attention

[@austinflores6058]

10/10 worked on my brown heavily stained carpets. Thank you

[@MrBDDSWC]

I've been using this solution for a couple years now. I have two young kids, and two dogs. This is a lifesaver! Cleans better and lasts longer than store bought! Also, it smells great!

[@carlhammill5774]

I am concerned with putting oxy down in rugs. The vacuum can only remove some of that. I have 5 year old and as with most kids...loves sitting/kneeling on carpet. I might just go at it with hot water.

[@jrwheeler81]

Honestly, this formula works just as well if not even a little bit better than the carpet cleaning solutions that you would pay $15-20 for in the store for a small bottle. We only have one small room with carpet in our house (the rest is all hardwood and tile), which is my office. It's a light colored Berber type carpet and I use this solution about once every 6-8 weeks to clean it with our Bissell steam cleaner. We have four Golden Retrievers who spend a lot of time in my office, so it needs to be clearly fairly regularly.

[@Iamthecreator.]

Can't wait to try this on my rugs because I spent so much money. Now I will save so much, This's so amazing for me. I have nine rugs to clean. I will let you know how did it when for me. Thank you, Karrie, for sharing this with us. Have a lovely blessed morning.

[@jethrowomber]

Ok gonna try this right now, just a tip though I would add the oxy to the jug of lil bit of water and give it a nice swirl for a minute or 2 to help break down the crystals. Worked great on my high traffic carpet and rugs. Thank you

[@jaystar8738]

Omg this works amazing!! My carpet cleaner came with a tiny bottle barely cleaned my halfway. Found you video before going to buy more. I'll have my whole house cleaned for less than $3!!! So grateful!! Ty!!

[@JandL748]

We have an older pet-stained carpet, and this solution worked. We used heavy duty hygienic clean tide and oxiclean sanitizer.

[@carlitosway6216]

Hi, great information! As far as the measurements of the liquids you put in, how much to put in? I see you using different measuring spoons but not sure how much was used. Please advise. Thank you so much.

[@Wolfmanoid]

Tide 2Tbs Oxyclean 1 scoop LA 1/4 Cup Fabric softener 1Tsp Hot water 1 gallon

[@craftygurl42]

Wow and OMG my carpet is white again.This stuff actually works. I was kind of leery it wouldn’t work,but no doubt now.will never use anything else.thank you so much for this recipe.you don’t know how grateful I am.kudos to you .just wow!!!!!! Also I used 5oz.each time

[@KarrieTruman]

Great to hear!

[@marisaperez3890]

I tried this today and OMG 😱 It worked so good! I skipped the softener to prevent build up and it still smelled good. It wasn’t sudsy and lifted up so much dust and dirt. We don’t wear shoes in our house yet it still picked up so much! Thanks for this!

[@tracyjohnson5023]

I was going to say not to use fabric softener because of the dirt attractor residue it leaves behind.

[@Ziony23]

​@@tracyjohnson5023what to use instead or just use the other 3 ingredients?

[@arthurmonson3354]

MR. MOM IN THE HOUSE. ..COMING TO YOU FROM THE WEST COAST "CALI"....I RETIRED .IM THE STAY AT HOME GUY ..LOL ...I HAVE TIME ON MY HANDS ....AND DECIDED TO CLEAN MY CARPETS IN MY APARTMENT.....THIS IS THE TRUTH....I HAVE NOT HAD OR CLEANED MY CARPET IN OVER "20" YEARS!!....+...LET ME SAY THIS " YOUR POTION WORKS ...NOT JUST WORKS ...IT KICKS AZZ!!!....BIG FIVE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐...."....THANKS 👍...IT DID A GREAT JOB !!!....HIGHLY RECOMMEND 👍...YOUR THE 💩!!!....IM HAPPY AND MY CARPET LOOKS BRAND NEW , SMELLS GREAT ....AND I FEEL GREAT DOING IT !...THANKS AGAIN...BIG ❤️ ....

[@thatgirldestinie]

Just have to say that I loved your personality so much and the useful tips with this that it was an instant follow!

[@light_4412]

I just tried your homemade carpet cleaning solution 'recipe'. I'm totally in love with this stuff. Thank you so much for sharing this amazingly awesome, money saving gem!!!

[@alisongrant9483]

I love this recipe! I had no idea that you could make carpet cleaner. I spent so much money last time I cleaned my carpets so I am looking forward to making this and saving money! Great video!

[@KarrieTruman]

Alison Grant thank you!!!

[@donjuan2766]

Convenient solution within a practical budget, delivers promising results, exactly what I was searching for thx for the content.

[@CoeCanCook]

Remember the 409 spray cleaner? I think that is now the Totally Awesome Cleaner formula. Even smells the same. Excellent degreaser/cleaner.

[@homerthompson6028]

Giddy up 409

[@senie7549]

I just came across this recently thank you for sharing, But I wish the products had measurements

[@tessawahlberg2666]

Hi how long did it take the carpet to dry?

[@annanewman8581]

What are the measurements for how much you put in?

[@k5camille982]

Did u not listen..?

[@micahb6322]

@@k5camille982 when she was mixing the ingredients she said use a spoon however when she began measuring the ingredients out, she clearly used different size measuring utensils. She probably did listen but she never stated how much.

[@micahb6322]

@@k5camille982 2 tbsp of tide, 1/4 cup of Awesome, 1 scoop or 3 tspn of Oxy, and 1 tspn of fabric softener. Found the exact measurements at the end of her long blog.

[@Remember0811]

@@micahb6322 Thank you. I couldn't find exact measurements anywhere.

[@ellenim2294]

@@micahb6322 thank you !

[@debraclifton6643]

Thanks because I'm always happy to save money. Worked great!

[@toddwilson4889]

This is pretty awesome! Thank you so much. You were super informative and engaging. Great video.

[@ItsMe_only93]

Which vacuum cleaner did you use to scrub your carpet?

[@buggzy0779]

It would be good if you told us what the measurements are

[@christiansalazar4604]

I’ve gotta try this. It would help to have the measurements of each ingredient though.

[@mzking72]

I just found it! There's a link to tht recipe.. If you don't see it, I'll reply with it..

[@wayarise]

@@mzking72 where’s the link?

[@vvalasek]

Great video - you are a life saver, you really break down the recipe and the steps really well

[@lindatatro4598]

If you rinse, try adding some vinegar to the water, to help nuetralize the cleaning so the soap doesn't attract the dirt again.

[@damiankertodimedjo]

How much vinegar sould I add.?

[@damiankertodimedjo]

What dilution ratio.?

[@kkdol3761]

I use just bar soap and water . 😂 it works amazing. Ever since I was a kid I saw my auntie washing her carpet that way and it always turned out amazing clean so that’s how I wash mine.

[@carlhammill5774]

smart. bar soap is also way less dangerous than oxy, tide, awesome. Do you just drop bar of soap in water container?

[@lynnannhanks8519]

​@@carlhammill5774 use the white Spanish soap Zote. I cut mine in pieces and add a piece at at time. Add to washing machine to get white sneakers clean!!

[@michaelbutcher9343]

Works great, and I like the fresh tide smell better than the Hoover solution I had been using.

[@senthamilsindhu901]

This recipe worked like a charm! Saved a lot of money as a bonus plus super clean carpets. Thank you.

[@gritskennedy5007]

Use a fork and an emery coarse emery board using the fork slide fork tines underneath the nail polish stain...then using emery board buff out the dried nail polish if you can peel it off as much as you can BUT DO NOT USE ACETONE OR POLISH REMOVER...DO NOT BUFF OR USE ABRASIVE BRUSHING TO ENTIRE AREA PLEASE ONLY USE ON THE AREAS YOU HAVE LIFTED UP INTO THAT FORK THIS WILL PROTECT THE PILE AND ONLY ADDRESS THE STAIN. NOW, IF THE STAIN HAS BEEN PEELED OR BRUSHED AWAY STILL USING THE FORK YOU CAN EITHER USE A PAIR OF HAIR CLIPPERS WITH A CLIPPER GUARD MEASURING THE LENGTH OF YOUR RUG PILE SAY IF YOUR RUG DEPTH OF EACH STRAND OF PILE IS SHORT OR LONG 1/8TH OF AN INCH 5/8TH OF AN INCH OR 1/2 OR 1" DEEP ...USE THAT SAME CLIPPER GUIDE ATTACHED TO YOUR HAIR CLIPPERS ...IF U R NOT SURE START WITH LONGER GUARDS LIKE 1 " GUARD AND WORK YOUR WAY TO SHORTER CLIPPER CUTTING GUARD UNTIL YOU SEE THE DIFFERENCE WHEN IT TRIMS OFF THE STAINED PORTION. IF U DONT HAVE CLIPPERS U CAN USE SCISSORS STILL USING THE FORK TO GENTLY LIFT AND GUIDE U TO ONLY TRIM THE VERY TOP PORTION OF RUG.

[@BeanDar]

How often do you recommend using shampooing your carpet?

[@bearsean7300]

Can I use lavender water as part or a cleaning solution? Cause it does great in cleaning clothes?

[@leslieprince7937]

Ooh great idea!

[@chdjhns]

I had that same carpet cleaner. I just returned it and got my money back. Only used in a couple of times and it was only 2 months old. I just quit dispensing water. I just ordered the Big Green hope it holds up a bit longer

[@amandariddle807]

Your voice sounds just like Sara Rae Vargas but I just got a carpet cleaner tonight and this is amazing I already spent like $20 on cleaning solution that I think I’m going to return and take that money and go to the dollar store and get these ingredients

[@KarrieTruman]

Yassss!!

[@evelyneself4938]

I use a variation of this for household cleaning...I love it!

[@lynnlegault9297]

The doggy in the window is the best

[@RenegadeSound]

There's a song about that 😄

[@yvonnelawrence6398]

I haven’t tried it yet but you need to tell us the measurements are those teaspoons tablespoons I can’t tell that’s the only thing that’s missing from your video

[@thtsmypurseidkyou]

2 Tbsp liquid Tide laundry detergent 1/4 cup LA's Totally Awesome cleaner 1 scoop Oxiclean (3 tbsp) 1 teaspoon Downy fabric softener optional 1 gallon hot water

[@kimvinh2159]

I love your video clip and just subscribed .👍 Thank you so much for sharing 🙏🥰

[@cynthiaranzolin5175]

I couldn’t find the totally Awesome cleaner so I used my Lemi shine everyday degreasing cleaner. Also, my icy clean scoop is way more than 3 tablespoons, so measure your oxy by the tablespoon to be accurate

[@alizabethcaudle1370]

Dollar tree!!

[@oeff7744]

I lki the smell of Gain I'm gonna try it! Thanks

[@brendaa.goodman3569]

Would you please list the measurements of ingredients in your videos?

[@terrybo5924]

2 Tbsp liquid Tide laundry detergent 1/4 cup LA's Totally Awesome cleaner 1 scoop Oxiclean (3 tbsp) 1 teaspoon Downy fabric softener optional 1 gallon hot water

[@bassemkattan76]

Planning to buy a new bissel very soon. What's a good alternative for the awesome cleaner in Australia?

[@TM-Mac]

For me I like this better Deep Clean Carpet Cleaner.This deep cleaner can be used in your rug-cleaning machine. It is made of ¾ cup of hydrogen peroxide, ¼ cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons dish soap, 5 drops of essential oils, 2 tablespoons of fabric softener, and one gallon of hot water.

[@marylouerickson7841]

I knew Awsome cleaner would be there before I clicked on recipe.

[@shawnablimkie7008]

Hi there, so you used LA cleaner, can a person use other cleaners such as Mr Clean?

[@LaShawnJenkins]

Which vacuum you used

[@stSPAz]

Thank you so much this helped me a lot thanks again you guys need to try this ASAP‼️

[@drenadreamcreations]

Thank you so much for sharing. I have cream carpet in my whole unit. I hate it because it's so hard to keep clean and cleaner gets expensive. This really helped and I am going to make this solution. Wish me luck!

[@MrImog65]

Instead of softener can you use white vinegar for the softener part and also to help clean the stains

[@prettyangles]

Thank You sooooo Much for this! I am making it now!

[@mabdulhamid8669]

Great video indeed! One question tho: Is it safe to use on WOOL carpets?

[@baileymccoy2997]

Not sure about your question but here's a warning I'm letting you know about be cautious to NEVER spill bleach or use it on wool carpet it has the power to dissolve wool

[@TheKonvictted]

Can I use this solution in my bissel crosswave mop and vaccum? Will this work on tiles too?

[@mmaire1]

Excellent video! I even gave it its own title in my saved tubes. But I have to say one thing, though....I could never vacuum my carpets as fast as you.

[@BassMusician7]

Thanks for the upload! Will this cause foaming in a carpet cleaning machine?

[@KarrieTruman]

It usually doesn't however if you really shake it up it will foam and bubble up.

[@slauwkoo]

Thanks Karrie, I like the machine that you were using in your video, - what make and model is it. Instead of renting a rug doctor everytime we need one, it will probably pay to just buy a good carpet cleaner.

[@KarrieTruman]

It is so nice to have your own carpet shampooer for sure! The one I have is a Bissell Pet ProHeat 2X (here is my affiliate link to it on amazon: amzn.to/3b6XYHQ ) I like it - my only wish is that it would suck up the water a little bit better. I like my carpets to feel really dry after shampooing. This one does an okay job but I'm sure if I spent more money I could get a more pro machine that would work even better.

[@ManifesttheGreaterYou]

I love your rug, it goes perfect with your sofa! This is such a great idea! Going to save this for my next carpet cleaning, thanks Karrie! :)

[@KarrieTruman]

Thank you!!!

[@JohnSmith-el6lk]

7:00 My advice at this stage is to add HOT water and when adding solution to stir or shake container so solution is equally distributed.

[@victorabugu6196]

How long though before the carpet dries? Immediately or say some hours later? I'd appreciate exact timing just to know when to try this

[@billie381]

Please give the measurements!!!

[@greekmamalife]

No, I have never tried a homemade carpet cleaner solution. I will have to try soon actually. Thanks for sharing

[@KarrieTruman]

It works so good! I hope you give it a try!!

[@vivianaecheverria8694]

Hiii I was wondering if I could use this recipe on my car seats ?

[@TM-Mac]

Deep Clean Carpet Cleaner.This deep cleaner can be used in your rug-cleaning machine. It is made of ¾ cup of hydrogen peroxide, ¼ cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons dish soap, 5 drops of essential oils, 2 tablespoons of fabric softener, and one gallon of hot water.

[@tamarahoran1604]

Brilliant…but what is the quantity of each product!!!,

[@Hehasmadeglad1975]

what about water getting under the rug on hardwood floors?

[@mrs.h4484]

Vinegar is a great fabric softener. The smell goes away. Also is good at killing bacteria.

[@alejv8024]

What’s a good sub for the totally awesome degreaser cleaner? I can only buy from Walmart

[@maryhazell2654]

I live in canada what can i use instead of LA awesome cleaner,

[@patriciasourjohn8289]

What if you use acetone and a q-tip for the nail polish?

[@beverlyray9463]

You can, just don’t allow the remover to get to the bottom of the rug because it will remove any glue holding the rug together, then you have a big mess.

[@Sarahashley45]

What are the measurements of each ingredient?? Making this next week.

[@ayehtoo201]

When I search the cleaning machine at Amazon, it sold out, do you do which store can I get that cleaning machine?? My carpet smells really bad now I need to clean it

[@peasandcarrots528]

Can you provide a substitute amount for vinegar instead of fabric softener?

[@utubernan1223]

Can you use this to clean fine throw rugs?

[@saragrandma9592]

Can this solution be used on sofas?

[@kimskelly6714]

Just made this however I added just a little more fabric softener. Will use it soon as I already did my carpets with the last of the bissell carpet cleaner 3 days ago. Hope it works for my carpets. I have 2 (non-shedding) dogs and just my man and I.

[@tessasimmons7536]

And I forgot to say if I have to go rent a doctor rug can I use the same solution that you did to do my concrete inside of my house thank you

[@skryven9647]

So if I have some left over would this also work as a laundry detergent? Or would the LAs totally Awesome degreaser mess that up?

[@oeff7744]

Is this good for dark colored carpet?

[@Nikk1Seren]

Can I use Fabuloso if I don’t have the yellow bottle?

[@dani52able]

I wonder if carb cleaner on dry carpet would work on the nail polish. It’s works really well getting old dried latex paint out of fabric.

[@simplecookingwithrabbiah1385]

What sort of vacuum you used ? Brand plz

[@garyleeheard3434]

Tuff stuff and Totally awesome and a scrub brush should get that stain out . I've done it inside cars before as away to get stains out for people..

[@tonysuley4306]

I just use Arial washing liquid and spray the carpet leave for an hour then scrub and vacuum out it's brilliant and brings your carpet back to life

[@cherryicedtea]

When you add water to the receptacle, should that be hot or room temperature ?

[@KarrieTruman]

I like to use hot but either way it works.

[@Bobby-wy3fm]

Does this neutralize bad smells as well? I have pet urine odor and it's getting worse

[@MsWONG-q6u]

Hello, i am living in the UK and can't find the LA totally awesome cleaner. Is there anything else to substitute that? Thank you for your video.

[@MarieR-ol7el]

I'm not sure on how much do you add? Tablespoon teaspoon, you just showed the stuff you used, but what's the measurements please. Thank you very much.

[@KBoncraxkTiming]

If my carpet is wet and smells can I use it to wash clean the carpet and the smell would be gone ??