Re: Vitamix carpet cleaner

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The smaller machines, such as the Bissel Quicksteam are quite affordable, and

sure do make a difference in how often carpet needs deep cleaning. I think I

paid about 79 dollars for mine on sale. I often see them for around that price.

Very easy to use too!

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> Thanks for posting. Very interesting. I don't have a machine, but I'll bet I

could use this to clean my rugs.

> Janet

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[Guest guest]

I have only 2 area rugs in the house and one that needs more frequent cleaning because it's in the main living area of the house...but the rug is shag like...not as extreme as they used to be way back when but close...i chose it for the variable colors and the texture ...thought it would add interest to the room AND not show everything and it has worked on both accounts...but do you think the Bissell would work well with this kind of carpet?JaneOn Jun 3, 2012, at 9:40 AM, wrote:

The smaller machines, such as the Bissel Quicksteam are quite affordable, and sure do make a difference in how often carpet needs deep cleaning. I think I paid about 79 dollars for mine on sale. I often see them for around that price. Very easy to use too!

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> Thanks for posting. Very interesting. I don't have a machine, but I'll bet I could use this to clean my rugs.

> Janet

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Where do you buy food grade peroxide?

Janet

[Guest guest]

Sorry I asked a question before reading all of the posts. Thanks , I will

look for the food grade peroxide at my health food store.

Janet

[Guest guest]

If it is the type of rug that stays put, like a more rigid area rug, YES, the

machine works great on those. If it is the type that slides around easily, I

would recommend something like the " Little Green Machine " spot remover, which is

what I use on area rugs. I wish I had hardwood in my house and not carpet, but

that isn't an option, so I try to keep the carpets as clean as possible. I have

a roomba and scooba robot for lighter cleaning, and the solution I posted works

well in the scooba, which I also use on area rugs, though it isn't intended for

them, lol.

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> > > Thanks for posting. Very interesting. I don't have a machine, but I'll bet

I could use this to clean my rugs.

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[Guest guest]

Also lets not forget that the actual carpets we are so worried about cleaning

with natural ingredients is in itself a big source of toxic exposure as the

carpets made from synthetic fibers gas out and the fibers also end up in the air

and eventually in us since we breathe them in (its on my ceiling fans and in my

vacuum cleaner so I'm guessing its in my lungs too).

We are actively seeking a new place to move to that has only natural flooring

(tile or hardwood - and don't even get me started on the number of rentals with

pergo flooring!). The more you know...the more you don't want to know...

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> > I am finding this line of discussion so interesting. Today hubby found

> > on Amazon Prime movies and movie called something like Chem-ercial. It

> > was all about toxic chemicals used in the house and a family who was

> > convinced to do the video by tossing all their household chemicals and

> > replacing with home made recipes. It was quite interesting.

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[Guest guest]

Right indeed! I am in the process of building a " tiny home " cottage in my back

yard-OH, how hard it is to find building materials that aren't laden with

formaldehyde, flame retardans, toxic glues and fibers-almost impossible! I am

going with natural cork flooring, but the glues to put it down are still toxic,

so I am seeking alternatives. I think I have it worked out, but it is SO hard

to find non chemical alternatives!

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> Also lets not forget that the actual carpets we are so worried about cleaning

with natural ingredients is in itself a big source of toxic exposure as the

carpets made from synthetic fibers gas out and the fibers also end up in the air

and eventually in us since we breathe them in (its on my ceiling fans and in my

vacuum cleaner so I'm guessing its in my lungs too).

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> We are actively seeking a new place to move to that has only natural flooring

(tile or hardwood -

[Guest guest]

The movie we watched yesterday called I think Chemercial dealt exactly

with what you are saying, how much we ingest into lungs and on food in

our own homes. It was scary but interesting.

Velda

On 6/3/2012 5:50 AM, Berry wrote:

> It is really rather shocking the amount of chemicals most of us ingest in one

form or another on any given day, be it in foods or household goods, cleansers,

etc. My chronic allergies forced me to find alternatives years ago, and I am so

glad I did! I prefer using things I can actually pronounce or identify, and it

is SO much cheaper to use natural common kitchen staples for cleaning,

disinfecting, etc. I like that nothing I clean with has a warning label on it,

and if absorbed through my skin or splashed in my eyes won't cause me any harm

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>> I am finding this line of discussion so interesting. Today hubby found

>> on Amazon Prime movies and movie called something like Chem-ercial. It

>> was all about toxic chemicals used in the house and a family who was

>> convinced to do the video by tossing all their household chemicals and

>> replacing with home made recipes. It was quite interesting.

>> Velda

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Thanks for this recipe . Do youn use anything special for laundry detergent?PatOn Jun 2, 2012, at 7:23 PM, wrote:I have used this for years, but only thought to post after doing it today. I toss a whole large lemon, peels, seeds and all, into the Vitamix, add hot water up to about the half way mark, a good healthy pinch of sea salt and another of baking soda, splash of peroxde and few drops of grapefruit seed extract. . I buzz it up until it is all nice and foamy, then pour it into a gallon jug and top that up with water. I use it in my carpet steamer machine for AMAZING results. Today, I threw in a sprig of lavender from my garden and it smells amazing in my house. You can add a drop of essential oil, if desired. I also use this to mop my floors, clean toilets, etc. You can also put it in a spray bottle for kitchen/bathroom use. Thought I would share.

[Guest guest]

I use baking soda and peroxide for laundry and in my dishwasher. I sometimes

add a drop or two of liquid I make from soap nuts, or a bit of Miracle II soap,

which is the only soap I keep in my house (I buy it by the gallon online-very

concentrated, goes a long way and is the only soap that doesn't irritate my

skin) I was really surprised when I quit using laundry detergent how long it

took to get the residue of it out of my clothes! After multiple washings, there

was still soapy foam coming out of garments that I had previously laundered in

detergent...that stuff is hard to get rid of! Now, I find my clothes are

softer, cleaner, and better smelling than when I did use laundry soap. Much

cheaper too!

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> > I have used this for years, but only thought to post after doing it today.

I toss a whole large lemon, peels, seeds and all, into the Vitamix, add hot

water up to about the half way mark, a good healthy pinch of sea salt and

another of baking soda, splash of peroxde and few drops of grapefruit seed

extract. . I buzz it up until it is all nice and foamy, then pour it into a

gallon jug and top that up with water. I use it in my carpet steamer machine

for AMAZING results. Today, I threw in a sprig of lavender from my garden and

it smells amazing in my house. You can add a drop of essential oil, if desired.

I also use this to mop my floors, clean toilets, etc. You can also put it in a

spray bottle for kitchen/bathroom use. Thought I would share.

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[Guest guest]

About how much baking soda and peroxide do you use in your laundry. I'm assuming you mean the concentrated peroxide, do you. I have some of the concentrated stuff and was afraid to use it after I read thru all the warnings.

Re: Vitamix carpet cleaner

I use baking soda and peroxide for laundry and in my dishwasher. I sometimes add a drop or two of liquid I make from soap nuts, or a bit of Miracle II soap, which is the only soap I keep in my house (I buy it by the gallon online-very concentrated, goes a long way and is the only soap that doesn't irritate my skin) I was really surprised when I quit using laundry detergent how long it took to get the residue of it out of my clothes! After multiple washings, there was still soapy foam coming out of garments that I had previously laundered in detergent...that stuff is hard to get rid of! Now, I find my clothes are softer, cleaner, and better smelling than when I did use laundry soap. Much cheaper too!>

[Guest guest]

---can you share exactly how you use the baking soda and peroxide for laundry and dishwasher?

 

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[Guest guest]

I am happy to give the solution I use, but lets move the conversation over to

the OT list, as it has moved beyond just a recipe. The OT list is For when we

find ourselves veering off the beaten path or just wanting to channel all that

enthusiasm into subjects not related to our favorite appliance.

OffTopic/

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[Guest guest]

Please reply to group about quantities used for your Vitamix carpet cleaner. Thank you

Roslyn

[Guest guest]

Will do, but have moved the conversation over to the OT list-please join us!

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> Please reply to group about quantities used for your Vitamix carpet cleaner.

Thank you

> Roslyn

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