Healthy alternatives
All-purpose cleaners are effective for stain removal on carpets.
| Brand name | Product description |
| Nature Clean | Carpet Cleaner |
DIY
To remove stains from your carpet naturally, mix an equal amount of hot water and white vinegar in a spray bottle and add a tablespoon of liquid Castile soap. Wipe this mixture over the stain with a cloth.
To remove an odour trapped in your carpet, dust the area with baking soda. Leave overnight or for several hours, then vacuum the carpet.
Avoid the following chemicals in regular products
1,4-dioxane: possible carcinogen
Ammonia: irritant and corrosive to the skin, eyes and respiratory and digestive tract
Isopropyl alcohol: irritant to eyes, skin sensitizer
Butyl cellosolve: neurotoxic
Ethanol: possible carcinogen (confirmed in animals), irritant to skin, eyes, mucous membranes and respiratory tract, neurotoxic
Methyl ether: neurotoxic, eye and respiratory irritant, reproductive effects
Naphtalene: possible carcinogen (confirmed in animals), irritant to skin and eyes
Synthetic fragrances: allergens
Perchloroethylene: possible carcinogen (confirmed in animals), irritant to skin (strong), eyes and upper respiratory tract, neurotoxic
Petroleum solvent: possible carcinogen depending on the degree of purification (possible contamination by butadiene), allergen