jacqui in mo Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I have a Kirby vacuum that has a carpet cleaning attachment. I want to clean my living room carpet while my couches are out being reupholstered but I don't have enough "official Kirby shampoo" & I don't want to go out just to buy it. Is there any other things anyone has experience using? Thanks, Jacqui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I've used laundry soap in my hoover steam vac. Just a little, like maybe a tablespoon in the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamom3 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I used it in my Kirby before I got a steam cleaner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMominTX Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 except for hot water and white vinegar. My carpet has never been cleaner...and better still...never stayed cleaner. I swear the soap was leaving a residue behind that was attracting dirt. So, my vote is nothing! TK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui in mo Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 what kind of machine are you using with that? Do you have to do a rinse to get out the vinegar? How much vinegar do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleWI Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 White vinegar in the water with no detergent is excellent and leaves no smell behind. A professional friend of ours told my husband he always uses vinegar when doing carpets in a rental or dormitories. Regular cleaning and spot cleansers cause a build-up which makes dirt stick to the carpet fibers. We just purchased a new carpet cleaning machine and I plan to use only white vinegar. With all of that said, I have always heard that small amounts of liquid Tide and baby shampoo are two of the best choices if you are out of the official cleaning solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooooom Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I have a Bissell and would love to try this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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