Can I use OxiClean in my carpet cleaner?
Can I use it in any carpet cleaning machine? Yes! You can use OxiClean™ Large Area Carpet Cleaner in any carpet cleaning machine.
To spot remove carpet stains, the OxiClean label recommends dissolving an eighth of a scoop of powder into 16 ounces of warm or hot water.
Whether it's a wine spill, or last night's dinner, carpets attract stains. Fortunately, OxiClean™ Carpet & Area Rug Stain Remover Spray works hard to remove tough stains forever! The quicker, the better.
- 2 tablespoons of liquid detergent.
- 1/4 cup of all-purpose cleaner (e.g., Formula 409)
- 1 scoop of OxiClean stain remover.
- 1 teaspoon of fabric softener (optional)
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- Baking soda and vinegar is one of the best mixtures for spot-treating messes on a carpet. ...
- Using a mixture of salt and water can clean recent stains made from spilling wine or dropping food.
Mix 1/4 cup salt, 1/4 cup borax and 1/4 cup vinegar, then apply this paste to deep stains or heavily soiled sections of carpet. Allow the paste to sit on the carpet for several hours until it dries completely, then vacuum it away.
Although OxiClean "gets the tough stains out" in laundry and dishes, it's not a good product to remove carpet stains. In fact, you should not use OxiClean to remove carpet stains or clean your carpet at all. Save yourself the extra work it will take to take care of the damage that OxiClean does to your carpet.
Using OxiClean in a Steam Cleaner Though the product contains no specific directions for use in a steam cleaner, it should be perfectly fine because it doesn't contain bleach. Add a small scoop (about an ounce) of OxiClean to the hot water compartment of the steam cleaner and stir to combine.
No, you can't use dish soap as a substitute for a carpet cleaner. Dish soap leaves a residue on your carpet fibers, which attracts dirt and makes your carpets appear old faster. This is because, unlike dish soaps, most carpet cleaners are not foaming liquids. Also, some household detergents work better than others.
What can I put in my carpet shampooer to smell good?
- Enzyme Cleaner. If you have pets in your home, there might be a few accidents on the carpet. ...
- Baking Soda. Baking soda is a pantry staple for most people. ...
- Vinegar. ...
- Baking Soda and Essential Oil. ...
- Vodka. ...
- Borax, Baking Soda and Essential Oil. ...
- Baking Soda and Dried Herbs. ...
- Carpet Shampoo.
You may notice, some laundry detergents are marked “he” this means they are of high efficiency and are ideal for use in carpet cleaning. These solutions result in less foam and rinse away quickly. Steam cleaners and shampooers are commonly used for cleaning carpets. In these laundry detergents can be used.

Oxyclean is a good product to remove the urine and fecal odors from the home. This product actually eliminates any odor during clean up. It is important to follow the manufacturer's directions but we have added some personal tips which are proven to work.
Don't use more than directed
Using more OxiClean than you need to could result in color loss for your clothes and fabrics.
Mix a one-to-one solution of white vinegar and water. Using a sponge, rub the solution onto the stain. Let it sit for 5-to-10 minutes, and then wipe it up with a clean, dry towel. Some experts advise using a more diluted formulation of 1/2-cup vinegar to one gallon of warm water.
Mix the hydrogen peroxide, dish soap, and essential oils in a small bowl. Stir thoroughly to ensure they are combined. Pour the mixture into your carpet cleaning machine's water reservoir along with the hot water. Use the natural carpet cleaner and be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions.
A full scoop is measured at about half a cup. Hope this helps! Thank you for being an OxiClean fan! how about a straight forward answer to the question how many ounces in one scoop?
OxiClean® Versatile Stain Remover can be used to clean the inside of dishwash- ers. Dissolve one scoop of OxiClean® Versatile Stain Remover in one gallon of hot water. Wipe down the inside of dishwasher and then run a rinse cycle in the empty dishwasher. Place ½ to 1 scoop into 1 gallon of warm water and mix well.
Oxyclean is a good product to remove the urine and fecal odors from the home. This product actually eliminates any odor during clean up. It is important to follow the manufacturer's directions but we have added some personal tips which are proven to work.
If your HE washer has an external dispenser for adding bleach, measure one scoop of OxiClean into this dispenser. Then add your usual one teaspoon of high-efficiency detergent and your dirty clothes to the washer before starting the cycle.