Natural Carpet Cleaner Recipe

6 qts HOT HOT water

4 teaspoons Dr. Bronner's castille soap

1-2 cups white vinegar

25-30 drops of lavender essential oil

30-50 drops GSE (grapefruit seed extract)

1-2 scoops Oxyclean (optional)

This will clean carpets and make them smell wonderful too!

SoapNuts Carpet Cleaner

Simmer a cup of soap nuts in about 4 cups of water,

Mash the nuts by hand to release the saponins.

Drained the liquid using a cheese cloth and pour the liquid concentrate into a glass jar. Put a few tablespoons inside your carpet cleaner and voila!

Also try the product below from BabyGanics. It is awesome! Can be used on hard floors and carpets. Read our review of these cleaners!

Green Cleaners We Love:

Dr. Bronner's Pappermint Castile Soap - This can be used throughout the whole house. It is safe and smells delicious!

Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Liquid Cleaner - This stuff is great for cleaning floors! Sal Suds is a balanced formulation of naturally derived surfactants with pure fir and spruce essential oils: it cleans and rinses with exceptional power, yet is mild and gentle on the skin.

Ecological Natural Dishwashing Liquid! Based on plant and mineral ingredients, biodegradeable, vegan, and safe for the planet.

Seventh Generation Natural Laundry Detergent - Vegetable-based formula is tough on dirt but gentle on your clothes and the environment. Non-toxic, biodegradable, and contains no chlorine, phosphates, artificial fragrances or dyes.