How to REALLY clean your CARPET plus the Science of how OxiClean Removes Stains

We finally did it! We found a way to deep clean our 8' x 10' white carpet that has been well used by our three children and slobbery dog. Watch this video to find out what homemade solution we made to get rid of the nasty stains! Supply list below:

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[lindaannino]

Wow, a real man, not afraid to pull out the carpet and clean it. Amazing .bless you .

[fatemeh-]

Cleaning carpets like this, is actually like a tradition here in iran, done every year before spring. But done with just water and handwashing powder for clothes, like persil. Works perfect!! Like new ;)

[pbensonfran]

I love that you as a father are teaching and spending time with your daughter. Giving her a memory of love.

[safedrychelmsford]

Great video.
Just a couple of things that might be useful for people to know...
1) this is a rug, not a piece of carpet.
They are constructed differently. A rug may be able to take the soaking that was demonstrated in the video, where as a carpet should never have the backing wet. As a professional carpet and upholstery cleaner I have seen the results of this from people using rug doctors and over wetting their carpets. This can cause the latex backing of the carpet to degrade which leads to delamination.
2) I would charge my minimum call out fee (£65 approx $80) to clean a rug this size. You wouldn’t have to spend any time doing it and it would be dry within the hour of me finishing!
I also only use pet and child safe products 😉
3) it is super important that if you try and clean a rug this way that you thoroughly flush out any cleaning agents that you use. Otherwise it can lead to premature resoiling and possible damage to the fibres.
It looked like you did a great job at flushing out the cleaning agents you used 😎

A great way to help
Speak up drying is to raise the rug off the floor and place a fan above and below it to move air around the fibres. This will dramatically reduce dry times.

Loved the video though. Keep up the good work.
All the best from the UK
Tom

[salmahayder]

Hats off to him, if I would have asked my husband to do a fraction of what he did. He would just go out and purchase a new rug entirely. I on the other hand love cleaning and this certainly looks like a thorough job well done.

[pacsoulpavon]

I own carpet cleaning company and i mix a soap and citrus consentraded orange and mix it both. The citrus tskes off almost every stain and then i use my truck mount machine with steam clean & the smell satys for almost a week.

[ajr]

I’ve been in the carpet cleaning business for 25+ years saturating the backing of the carpet with that much water will ruin it . I’d have it done in less than 1hr in place in your living room NO WETTING of the BACKING with a full dry time of 4-6 hrs .

[ggj]

Do this in the UK and it will take you at least 4 months to dry it outside, in between the rain :o)

[ZeldaStar]

Recommendation, buy an extra bucket and drill holes into the bottom. Place it on top of your carpet, make your mix in another bucket, then simply pour it into the one with holes and quickly pick it up and it basically is like a watering can. Makes it so much easier to disperse the solution all over without missing spots.

[jazzybazzy]

Why did I buy 2 litre of solution from the hire company 24euro plus VAT that did very little to lift the stains - I watched this video, got a scrubbing brush, elbow grease and the beige carpet is like new - thanks for the tip.

[up]

This is how we clean carpets and rugs in eastern europe. You clean them with detergent and water. It is such an enjoyment. We do it for every season so four times a year and no shoes inside the house.

[journeyman]

Great content!! Watching from Australia. About to clean my sofa and carpet with spot cleaner hire from a local big box store. This was great info! Thanks.

[mamaj]

I sorta do this, I put my carpet out in the driveway before it rains, covering it with baking soda. The rain and baking soda does most of the work. When its finished raining, I let it sit and let some of the water run off, then move it over on the driveway and keep doing that until its dry. I use baking soda as it cleans and deodorizer and I don't have residue on the carpet.

[Hugginsince]

We use the liquid Oxy in our shampooer. Works amazing and smells amazing.

[elainephleps]

I used a floor scrubber with 2 roating heads too clean the carpet was alot easyier. (I got mine at thrift store for $5.00) also when dry Scotch quard the carpet really well. It will stay cleaner longer.

[chckmom]

I love Oxi Clean Odor Blaster, I just used it to clean my couches, mind you, I'm actually able to remove the covers and throw them in the washer, either way one of the cushion covers had a spot on it and now it's gone. Plus, it really does take away the awful smell on bed sheets, blankets, pillows or whatever needs it. I always have a tub of it in my laundry room. That stuff is amazing!

[gottathinkupanewone]

If the foaming is a problem, fill the bucket with water first when making up the cleaning solution. Then add the other ingredients, stirring gently to mix. Also, be VERY SURE the attachments for your shop vac are clean, or they will leave streaks on the rug. The rug will dry faster if you get it up off the ground, and drape it over something like saw horses or even the backs of furniture. Allowing the air to move under and around the rug will help it dry more evenly and quickly.

[lynnettawilliams]

Wow this was so satisfying thanks for sharing you're idea I'm gonna try it

[caridumont]

You need to use a garden hose with a spray nozzle and spray the carpet down with clear water. This will remove excess dirt and soap build up, which will cause you carpet to get dirty more quickly. It is a good idea to do the backside of the carpet too.

[michaelairton]

This is the funnest I have seen in a long time! As a 35 year carpet cleaner /owner I would have taken the rug to my shop cleaned, dried and returned it the next day, for only $65.00. Fun video, but way to much work and way to hard on the area rug, being that wet for that long the backing will brake down and the rug with become a rag. Do Not do this with a wool rug!
He was having fun with it and Oxy-Clean is a great product.