Carpet Maintenance Alternative Solutions

by brian yalung on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

It may always be a problem for some home owners as far as maintaining carpets is concerned. Some would use the traditional vacuum cleaner but the matter of additional energy costs due to the electrical consumption these devices carry can become an issue for some wanting to cut down on utilities expenses.

There are natural alternatives given through the years, the most common of which is the use of brushes and the standard dust pans. But there are also some gadgets introduced to help clean carpets better.

1. Salton Wings Broom. This is a natural way to clean your carpet, using over 8200 durable Geo Bristles that are great for indoor or outdoor use on any hard surface Wings is uniquely designed and constructed for a clean sweep with every sweeping stroke. Wings folds in to allow for compact storage in tight spaces.
2. Vinegar. One thing you will hate is spilling water or drinks on the carpet which if not treated immediately can accumulate below the carpet and produce bad odor. Vinegar has always been known to deal with the stench but immediately applying damp cloth to sip the area where water has accumulated would be the first thing you should do.
3. Magnetic Brushes. We know that for people who have animals in the home, hair, fur and other small objects that are hard to remove can be a pain. Magnetic brushes designed for carpet or rug cleaning can help a lot as they immediately absorb these micro-objects for an easier way to clean your carpet.

There are a lot of other solutions, mostly chemical based. But if you really want to help improve home cleanliness and of course the environment, these are the common things you can do for a basic but effective way of maintaining your floor areas.

*Products reviewed may be available from the links provided. Please do not call Bedzine for these products as we do not carry them.

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Categories: Carpets, Tips & Tricks, diy.

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  • It can be hard to put the environment first when your carpet get stained and wrecked, and those are all great ideas. One thing that can be very effective for a number of cleaning, and odor solutions is baking soda. This is one of my favorite eco friendly cleaning agents.
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