- 1). Combine the white vinegar, alcohol, ammonia and dish soap in the one-gallon container. Add enough hot water to completely fill it, and mix the solution well.
- 2
Pour some of the cleaning solution into an empty spray bottle. Spray heavily soiled areas of the carpet to pre-treat, and allow it to sit for about a half an hour. - 3
Pour the remaining cleaning solution into your carpet shampooer's reservoir, and shampoo the carpet as according to the manufacturer's instructions. - 4). Allow your carpet to dry completely before members of your household resume normal activity. The alcohol aids in eliminating moisture from the carpet fibers, but thorough drying helps prevent the newly cleaned carpet from attracting dirt.
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