<div><p>With pets, kids, and everything in between it's no surprise that our carpets tend to take a serious beating every now and then. When this happens don't rush off to the store where you'll probably end up spending a pretty penny on some chemically filled cleaning solution, but instead make your own organic mixture at home! </p><p>You'll be surprised at how well this solution works, and the fresh clean smell it will leave behind! </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/04-03-17-diy-carpet-cleaner-760x760-no-logo.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/04-03-17-diy-carpet-cleaner-760x760-no-logo_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/04-03-17-diy-carpet-cleaner-760x760-no-logo_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/04-03-17-diy-carpet-cleaner-760x760-no-logo_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Savvy</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><h2>Materials Needed</h2><ul><li>2 cups baking soda</li><li>1/2 cup cornstarch</li><li>1/2 cup cornmeal</li><li>4 bay leaves</li><li>1 tbsp borax</li><li>1 tbsp whole cloves</li></ul><h2>Directions</h2><p>Combine all ingredients into your blender and blend for about 30 seconds or until well combined. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_15_17-Still023.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_15_17-Still023_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_15_17-Still023_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_15_17-Still023_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Savvy</cite></figcaption></figure></div><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_22_00-Still025.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_22_00-Still025_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_22_00-Still025_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_22_00-Still025_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Savvy</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>Once combined, transfer the mixture into a sprinkle container. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_33_11-Still028.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_33_11-Still028_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_33_11-Still028_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_33_11-Still028_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Savvy</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>Sprinkle the mixture over your carpet and then light rub it in. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_35_04-Still029.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_35_04-Still029_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_35_04-Still029_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_35_04-Still029_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Savvy</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>Allow mixture to sit for 10 minutes and then vacuum the carpet. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_41_00-Still031.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_41_00-Still031_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_41_00-Still031_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_41_00-Still031_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Savvy</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><div><div><div><amp-youtube height="9" width="16" layout="responsive" data-videoid="acrOOsT15TI"></amp-youtube></div></div></div></div>