When most people think about air pollution, they think of factories that belch thick black smoke into the air and people having to wear masks whenever they want to go outside.
It’s rare that people consider the possible air pollution taking place inside their homes. The truth, though, is that we’re often exposed to toxic indoor air on a daily basis.
One of the biggest culprits? Ourcleaning supplies, especially the products we use to clean our carpets.
Luckily, there are a lot of eco-friendly carpet cleaning methods you can utilize to keep your home fresh and clean without exposing yourself to harsh chemicals.
请继续阅读,了解6个自然(有效的)ways to clean your carpets.
1. Water, Vinegar, Salt, and Essential Oil Blends
One of the best tools you can use to clean your carpets, eliminatemold growth，避免有毒成分曝光是一种简单的自制溶液，由水，醋，盐和精油制成。
To make this natural carpet cleaner, combine the following ingredients:
- 2 cups of water
- 1杯白醋
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 15滴你最喜欢的精油（薰衣草是一个流行的选择）
一定要使用100％的纯精油，而不是精油混合。精油共混物不太有效，可能含有可疑的，潜在的毒性成分，如人造香味。
Combine these ingredients in a large spray bottle and shake to mix thoroughly. Spray liberal amounts of the solution on freshly-vacuumed carpets. Let the carpets dry completely, then vacuum to pick up the salt left behind.
2. Spot Treat with Household Products
你并不总是要清理整个地毯。事实上，全部地毯清洁只应每年大约一次举行一次（如果您有宠物或小孩，也许是两次）。
超细切割你的地毯会导致它更快地磨损，甚至可能导致它褪色。
相反，在完整的清洁之间，专注于家庭产品，如发酵苏打水，盐和泡沫苏打水。
Baking soda is a great tool for getting rid of odors from pet stains or spills. Cornstarch works well for grease stains, as does cornmeal.
Club soda is a good option if you have coffee stains on your carpet, and salt is effective for getting rid of mud, dirt, and even red wine.
3.热水提取
热水萃取，也称为蒸汽清洁，是终极环保地毯清洁方法。
It involves spraying your carpet with a special cleaning solution, spraying it with hot water, and then using a wet-vac to dry everything up.
You don’t have to use any harsh chemicals or cleaning products when you utilize this method. All you need is a steam cleaner and a natural cleaning solution.
There are lots of green carpet cleaning products that will allow you to get rid of stains and odors without requiring you to breathe in any toxic fumes.
The great thing about the carpet cleaning products used for steam cleaning is the fact that many of them are highly concentrated. This means you don’t have to use very much product to get the job done. It’s great for your carpet and your wallet.
4. Dry Carpet Cleaning
If you can’t get your hands on a natural carpet shampoo, or if steam cleaning just doesn’t appeal to you, you can also give dry carpet cleaning a try.
干地毯清洁高效而且convenient. All you need is some baking soda and some essential oils to add a nice scent.
Combine the baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Then, sprinkle the baking soda on your carpet.
Let it sit for a few hours (or a full day if possible), then vacuum it up. Your carpet will be clean and deodorized and a lovely, fresh scent will fill your whole house.
5. Professional Eco-Friendly Carpet Cleaning
Contrary to popular belief, professional carpet cleaning can be very eco-friendly. The key is to find a carpet cleaner that uses green products.
You can also find a carpet cleaner who is willing to use your own eco-friendly products.
If you purchase a green carpet shampoo and have it on hand when the cleaner arrives, there’s a good chance they’ll be willing to use it instead of the product they normally use.
These days, many professional carpet cleaners are aware of the harsh chemicals in traditional cleaning products and are starting to switch over to more natural alternatives.
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保持清洁地毯的提示
If you’ve put the work in to clean your carpets without the use of harsh chemicals, you probably want to do whatever you can to keep them clean for as long as possible.
Listed below are some tips that will help you do just this:
- Vacuum on a regular basis— use your baking soda and essential oil blend if you want to combat odors
- Spot treat stainsas soon as they happen
- Avoid wearing shoeswhen walking on the carpet — stick to bare feet, socks, or slippers
- 放下地毯或椅垫to prevent wear and tear
- 更换真空袋和过滤器on a regular basis — this helps you vacuum work more efficiently
Rearranging your furniture a couple of times a year can have a big impact, too. It will help you avoid wearing out certain parts of your carpet and will extend its lifespan.
Looking for More Green Cleaning Tips?
正如您所见，有很多不同的环保地毯清洁方法，您可以实施，以保持您的家庭清新清洁。
Keep these tips in mind (along with the maintenance advice) and you’ll have no trouble getting clean carpets without exposing yourself and your family members to toxic chemicals.
Do you need help finding other ways to keep your home clean and green? If so, check out theGreen Living sectionof our website today.
You’ll find lots of helpful articles here on everything from green cleaning to green home repairs and renovations.
