• Clean your carpets with earth friendly cleaning products rather than harsh chemicals.woolen carpet texture image by Tolbxela from Fotolia.com
  
  Carpeting gets dirty over time. Dirt, sand and other debris are often tracked in from the outside and onto the carpet. Many people turn to harsh carpet-cleaning chemicals for cleaning their carpets. You can clean your carpets just as well without compromising your health or the environment. Opt for earth friendly carpet-cleaning products to clean your carpet. You will help preserve the environment and your family's well-being.
  
  

Baking Soda

• Despite its name, baking soda is not just used for baking. It has great cleaning properties as well. Baking soda cleans and deodorizes carpets. Sprinkle a moderate coating of baking soda onto your carpet, then mist the carpeting with hot water. Scrub in the mixture with a stiff brush. Let it sit overnight, then vacuum it up the next day. Your carpet will be clean and odor free.
  
  

Vinegar

• Vinegar is ideal for cleaning carpets because it sanitizes while it cleans. It also works for removing tough stains from carpets. Fill a spray bottle with equal parts warm water and distilled white vinegar. Spray onto the entire carpet, or just the stained areas of the carpet. Let it sit for five minutes, then scrub with a stiff scrub brush and warm, soapy water. Rinse the carpet thoroughly with water to remove any residue.
  
  

Borax Powder

• Borax is a natural mineral compound that cleans and deodorizes carpets. Borax is also a natural mold inhibitor. Although borax is eco-friendly, it can be dangerous to kids and pets if ingested in large quantities. To use borax on your carpets, make a paste of 3 parts borax powder to 1 part water. Use a stiff scrub brush to scrub the mixture into your carpet. Let it sit overnight, then vacuum the residue the next day. For a heavy-duty earth friendly carpet cleaner, combine 1/4 cup each of vinegar, table salt and borax powder. Scrub the carpet with a scrub brush and the mixture. Let it sit for a few hours, then vacuum the residue.