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Prep your carpet: Start by giving your carpet a good vacuum. This will remove surface dirt and debris, allowing the baking soda and vinegar to work directly on the deeper stains and odors.
Sprinkle baking soda: Sprinkle baking soda liberally over the entire carpet. Baking soda is a natural deodorizer and will help remove any lingering odors from your carpet fibers.
Apply the vinegar: In a spray bottle, mix equal parts water and white vinegar. Lightly spray this solution onto the baking soda-covered carpet. The combination will fizz, which is the reaction that helps break down stains and odors.
Wait and vacuum: Let the mixture sit on the carpet for about 10-15 minutes. As it dries, it will begin to remove the dirt and odors from the carpet fibers. After you wait, vacuum your carpet thoroughly to remove all the baking soda and loosened dirt.
Voilà! A carpet that shines like new
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