For every item or surface in your home that gets dirty, there’s a home remedy or life hack claiming to be the best way to clean it. Carpets are no exception. There’s no shortage of cheap, natural, and miraculous stain removers people attest will lift any stain. Not all carpet is the same, however. Although some remedies may work on some rugs, they may easily damage others. Here’s a quick look at some carpet cleaning solutions that may do more harm than good.

3 Cleaning Products That Can Damage Carpet

1. Bleach

Yes, bleach will lift stains. It will also lift the dyes from your carpet and burn some of the fibers. Bleach is particularly damaging to wools. If you must use bleach, dilute it with water and use it only on white carpets. 

2. Vinegar

In recent years vinegar has become the go-to all-natural alternative for cleaning everything from coffee pots to showerheads to carpets. But vinegar isn’t an effective cleaning solution for carpets. Never mix vinegar with bleach, and vinegar mixed with hydrogen peroxide turns corrosive. 

3. Hairspray

What sells hairspray as a cleaning agent is its alcohol content. People think that the alcohol in hairspray will melt away stains faster, cheaper, and more effectively than commercial stain removers. Unfortunately, hairspray not only does not miraculously lift stains but also leaves behind a residue that may be harder to clean than the stain itself.

Ditch the old, stained carpet and the cleaning hacks that go along with it. New carpet is cheaper than you think. The flooring experts at A’Jack Flooring INC in Columbus. OH, take the time to help every customer find the color and texture they want at a price that fits their budget. Visit them online to learn more about their services and the products they carry. Call them at (614) 299-5445 to schedule an in-home consultation.