- For deodorizing, sprinkle baking soda or cornstarch on carpet, using about 1 cup per medium sized room and vacuum after 30 minutes.
- For deodorizing, mix two parts cornmeal with one part borax, sprinkle liberally, leave for one hour, then vacuum.
- To soak up big spills, dump cornmeal on the spill, after 5-15 minutes, sweep into a dustpan and vacuum.
- To clean spots, put ¼ cup liquid soap or detergent in the blender with 1/3 cup water. Blend until foamy. Use this on the carpet and rinse with vinegar.
- Red wine on rugs, dab up moisture with absorbent cloth, cover stain with salt and let sit for several hours, vacuum when dry.
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