Why you should NEVER put baking soda or carpet freshener in your carpet!!
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I get it. It's like saying we humans can get away with using a dry shampoo once in a while. But it is far better to wash hair under the shower.
This is an amazing way to put it. I’m going to pin this comment because this is the best explanation I’ve ever seen
No one will ever find baking soda in my house for any reason. People put this stuff on a pedestal.
I put Murphy on a pedestal.
Sorry to each their own you might say.
If this stuff is an abrasive, why are people putting in their stomach? Have acid reflux, 2 table spoons of yellow mustard 2 hours before bedtime. No more meds for me when it comes to this.
When it comes to cleaning? Murphy's is not an abrasive, it can be use brillo with it. However save your money with fabric softener. Murphy's in your wash will not only clean and smell great but the dryer will make them soft. Been using Murphy's over 25 years.
Take care
@@theresafasolo4813wut is Murphys?
Watching this while I have scented baking soda in my carpet lol
Same
Lol me too😄
yep, me too lol. If it works though, I really don't care.
Same😆🤣I just laid down carpet freshener😅
@@kaitiesanders993 if you keep doing this then it will destroy your carpet and you will need to buy new carpet in only a short time. Please don’t do this. Get a carpet cleaner made to do this
Bro, I’ve been putting baking soda on my carpet since 1997. Carpet still looks really good and I still have the same Hoover vacuum I’ve had since 1997.
Happy your carpet is holding up fine. And since you said Hoover from 1997, I assume it’s a bagged vacuum. Older Hoovers don’t clean that great but they clean fine so there’s probably white a bit of baking soda in your carpet. But bagged vacuums generally handle fine powder like baking soda a lot better than a bagless machine. But I’m sure your motor bearings are drying out after all those years
@@DillonCleans , it is indeed a bagged machine with HEPA filter. The motor makes no more noise than it did when new. I vacuum 2-3 per week and change my filter twice a year. The only thing it’s needed above that was a new belt. Old one didn’t break but when I see them begin to crack I replace. I also replaced the brush assembly a few years ago but not for any reason other than I wanted a new one.
Watching a video of someone's legs ranting about vacuums baking soda and carpet cleaners made my day. I felt the drive behind this in my feeels
The vacuum powders like Arm and Hammer sure got the smell out of my apartment. The previous tenant was a smoker, but that was not my own carpet. People also recommended spraying diluted essential oils in carpet, but have you seen those oils eat through plastic over time? Since our vacuums are mostly plastic now. Instead, I put a drop or two on my vacuum bag, or you could put a few drops on the exhaust filter. That makes your room smell nice also. Once the motor heats up, warm air is blowing through the machine and bag or filters that heats up the scented oil.
I'm glad some baking soda stayed in the carpet so it will continue to deoderize. That's what I thought would happen and I am glad to see that it does. I promise I won't violently slap my carpet to poof-up the baking soda. I also promise I won't stomp and twist my feet at the same time as to cause undo carpet fiber wear.
Well using it I’d your decision however just generally waking in the carpet will wear out the carpet faster and it’s not good for your vacuum either. But if you don’t mind the air quality, carpet appearance, or premature wear and tear on the vacuum, then go right ahead.
Normally if I put any powdery substance on my carpet I vacuum very slow over it for about 5-10 minutes I’ve never had an issue. I deep clean all my vacuum filters afterwards my cheap-o walmart special $25 vacuum does a great job
Here here.
Yep...
The thought of owning something hyper expensive that's easily ruined and dirtied with filth everyday gives me anxiety. Your comments about a cheap vacuum cleaner, basically at a toss away price, it's very comforting.
@@chellybabyme I recently bought a cheap roomba and i love it because it vacuums for mee but when i deep clean i use normal vacuum and shampoo carpets every few months
Lol, I love it! I do it all the time never have a problem and it's going on thirteen years. I need new carpets with 6 cats and a dog but they are still in great shape and don't smell. Plus it smothers mites. Ew, mites. I'm ocd and if things aren't perfect in my house I'm like a madwoman. I also vacuum very slowly I watch people go flying with the vacuum cleaner why vacuum at all if you're going to miss 50% of your carpet. I move everything weekly and hit the woodwork, I live in the filthy disgusting mountains. I thought the big city was dirty man this takes the cake, bugs, rodents, pigeons which my neighbor loves to feed. Vomit. Oh, the beautiful mountains until you move into this hellscape.
This guy is right. I took my 6.5 hp Shop Vac that was thoroughly cleaned (hose too) with a brand new filter for a medium sized area that needed a deep vacuum. When I looked inside the vac I saw what looked like white beach sand but it was actually the baking soda I used 8 months ago to deodorize the carpet. 8 months of frequent vacuuming never got it out. At least it's a rental.
In the UK we have a brand called Vax (they are like budget Dysons) however the pet version are very powerful compared to my Shark vacuum and sucks up so much more debris out of the carpet its very impressive
Well it's the UK where quality reigns supreme not like here in the States. Aw heck, even your programming is better than ours. The BBC is all I watch or Thames whatever it's called. I am of Scot, Irish, English descent. Last name is Middleton if that gives you an idea of my origination.
@@doloresm7396 the uk quality doesnt reign supreme, although its associated with luxury items or engineering its no better than anyone else
Most people I know now have tiled floors, Hello, You're not supposed to use too much powder in one spot, You are supposed to lightly apply the power freshener, I would apply around 50 g of product for that test piece of carpet you have.
I tend to use the resolve carpet spray instead of the dry powder stuff, I've heard that it's less harsh on the carpet and doesn't eat up vacuum motor bearings. Every Shark, Bissell, and even Hoovers I've got from the roadside that have a bad motor have definite traces of this stuff in their fans. I never thought that resolve would be the same though.
Will an extraction machine like a bissell or rug doctor be able to get up the freshener I've recently sprinkled over my carpet😅?
Ummm. Not really. If you already put it down the best thing to do is do your best to vacuum it up. if it was a rug. Flip the rug over and vacuum the bottom of the rug. The brushroll will beat the powder out of the rug onto the floor. Then vacuum the top again. If it was actual carpet, vacuum very slowly. Maybe push the power head deep into the fibers of the carpet. Then vacuum again. In all directions. I hope his helps. And please don’t put it in your carpet again. Just use a normal carpet cleaner to freshen up the carpet. 😂
@@DillonCleans Will do!😂 Thanks for the advice!
No I seen cleaner will not pull that back up out of the carpet actually what happens is once you start to steam clean your carpet and that baking soda and a carpet deodorizer is in that carpet the water will penetrate to the pad and then it forms hard lump underneath your carpet
Thanks for the demo. Yeah any kind of fine powder or ashes from your woodstove can clog up the filter of vacuums (including central vacs). If you hear that high pitch wine shut your vacuum off immediately so you don't burn out your motor. The good news is if you have a cloth filter you can clean them and even wash them and allow to dry before using again. (Also never vacuum ashes from a woodstove that has been used in the last couple days so you don't start a fire within the vacuum hose or canister. Really best to not suck up powders at all and it is worth bending over and picking up and hard objects rather than testing the vacuums ability to suck it up.
Convinced me. I can imagine how much baking soda would build up in the carpet over repeated use too. Thanks for taking time to make this video. I also liked the vacuum recommendations. Wondering what your tops recs are currently.
I appreciated the emphasis in this video, as well as the thoroughness to show how much labor it really takes to fully remove a powdered substance from the carpet. I only dabbled with the powdered fresheners but I will never use those again now knowing this. I realize you're not addressing this in this video but it is it ok to mix hydrogen peroxide with liquid carpet shampooer to boost stain removal for a whole room carpet cleaning? I see alot of vids of people using peroxide DIY solutions for spot treatment but I'd like to do that on a larger scale. I just can't find any articles or vids talking about hydrogen peroxide and premade carpet shampoo.
That is something that could certainly work. Just make sure to test it on a small spot on your carpet in case it discolored or stains your carpet
when you come from a video that says to use it now you are here
Exactly. Please don’t listen to other people. Pls don’t use baking soda or any freshener in your carpet
Literally vacuums faster the second time to try and "create" his point. 😂
if you don’t trust me you can trust anyone else you works on vacuums or sells carpets :)
Doesn’t seem significant enough especially if you don’t do this often. Just moved into a older house and the carpet has a scent. Not sure that the owners will replace the carpet nor do I want to push for that so deodorizing once shouldn’t be a problem
I agree. But at least don’t use baking soda. Use real carpet scent powder. None are good for your vacuums are your carpets. But the baking soda is much worse. And you’re right. If you don’t do it often, it’s not a huge deal. But it’s still best to not do it. But once shouldn’t hurt.
I'm in the same boat. Just bought an older house and has a nasty smell. Trying to go cheap before actually having to replace the original carpet lol! About to dump bleach on it
@@DillonCleans why is baking soda ‘much worse’ than scented vacuum powder, in what way, please? Thanks.
Also what the problem is is well not a lot of people don't realize this is with a bagless vacuum cleaner when you start to suck up Carpet Fresh it seals off the filters and it makes your vacuum work harder and also a creates a lack of suction which Dustin return is forcing that carpet deodorizer deeper into your carpet because there's no suction to pull it up once the brushes agitating it out of the carpet
Correct. Same for bagged vacuums
just clean the filter then obviously.
@@johnjingleheimersmith9259 well that might be an obvious solution. However when you're still a vacuuming and you don't have suction then all you're doing is driving that granulated powder deeper into the carpet fibers. Which then starts acting as an abrasive against the carpet fibers and starts cutting the carpet fibers making your carpet wear out faster. So the best thing to do is not to put that on the carpet to begin with if you want to save your high dollar investment and not to ruin your vacuum. Cuz you can sit there and clean the filters until the cows come home and it's still not going to remove that carpet deodorizer out of the carpet
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But I use machines to clean my carpet and they don’t really do anything just make it smell nice
Watching this while I have backing soda on my carpet
Oh no 😭😭. It’s okay. Just make sure to get it all out. Vacuum in all directions multiple times. And clean out your vacuum very well afterwards
I thought I might be crazy when my vacuum kept sucking up carpet fresh (initially I thought it was A LOT of dirt), but this video confirms it. I haven’t used the stuff in months, but couldn’t figure out why I was still picking it up.
I can’t imagine how much is in this carpet in my tiny apartment. I’ve been picking up this stuff for years.
It almost never goes away! And the longer it’s in there, the more damage it’s causing. Try your best to get it all out!
I'm watching this after the 80th time I've used powder on my carpet. Guess what? I'm going to keep doing it any way but now with guilt and worry. Thanks, ignorance was bliss.
Okay that’s your decision to continue to do it. Just know it’s bad for your carpet and awful for your vacuum
@@DillonCleans I got 2 sharks(navigator swivel+/vertex) and 2 dysons(cinetic animal/DC14)...I use carpet powder then use the dyson cinetic cause it has 35+ cyclones 🌀 so it should get rid of most of the powder before getting into the motor then use my shark Vertex afterwards...
I learned this the hard way.. I was obsessed with that powder stuff that smells good. I would sprinkle it on my carpet every single day ! And my vacuum (shark) was destroyed within a year .. never used the powder stuff again
This was back in 2016. So it’s been years . Now I just use a Hoover carpet cleaner to keep my carpets fresh
Yay!! I’m so glad you learned. Shark vacuums are even worse that others because they only have 1 cyclone so more power gets to the motor. This stuff wrecks all vacuums but sharks the hardest. I glad you’re using a real carpet cleaner now. Carpet power occasionally is ok. If you need the carpets to smell fresh in a pinch then it’s ok. But if you’re not in a pinch, use a carpet cleaner. Best investment you will make.
@@DillonCleans agree
Everyday!
That's also a shark ...
I moved into an apartment in which the previous tenant used baking soda. Will a Bissell 2x Revolution get it out without getting damaged?
I just recommend using a good vacuum and vacuuming out the baking soda. Carpet washers don’t really remove it that well. So use a vacuum and vacuum your carpet in all directions. Then throw away the bag or clean your filter on your vacuum as it will most likely be dirty. Then you can go over the carpet with a carpet washer to give it a great small and make it look mew again. I also want to add that the Bissell 2x revolution is an excellent carpet cleaner. So that is a great choice if you need one. I hope this helps.
This happened to Me, Used Baking Soda And Carpet Freshener Trying to Remove Odor Chasing Carpet Odor Casing Me Allergies.. I Have Vacuumed Like A Million Times And 2 Years Later I'm Still Pulling A Ton Of Those Fine Power Out Of My Carpet. And It Actually Made My Carpet Smell Worse Than Before. Lesson Learned.
I understand you're trying to help people, but there are some things you may not have considered.
Don't use that much bicarbonate on such a small area. That amount should be used on a carpet in a large living room.
If you pour it straight out of the box, it will have a tendency to go on the carpet in globs (I can't think of a better word...sorry). If you can, pour the powder through some sort of sieve so it will flow to the carpet in a more even and thinner flow...but you still have to be careful because it can still come out in globs. The bigger the gobs the more difficult it will be to vacuum it out of the carpet.
Yes bicarbonate it an abrasive. So is dust, feet, pet hair, and anything else that can be rubbed into, onto, across, etc a carpet or rug. The act of vacuuming is more abrasive than the powder itself. Never stand on a vacuum while the motor is in use. It will destroy the motor, wear the bristles down to nubs, and take away years of use from your carpet.
There are many grade levels of pile that make up a carpet or rug. You must take in account what that level is and adjust how you clean it from odors or stains. There are many different materials a carpet or rug is made of from synthetic to wool as well as the thickness. The variables on how they are made should be considered before putting anything on a carpet.
Even with the most expensive of machines, that act of vacuuming not only sucks up the powder but it will also push a certain amount down due to gravity and how the bristles work.
Baking Soda or bicarbonate has always been known to absorb odors. That's why it is suggested that you leave a box in the refrigerator. When it seems as if it no longer helps with bad odors, you take it out the box and replace it. In other words, you want a certain amount of powder to stay in the pile to help absorb odors. By vacuuming once a week or so will take all you will want out if you observe the above considerations.
His point was no vacuum gets it all out and it's an abrasive. Sure you could use less but it will stay in.
@@adamdempsey958 What I accurately stated is that everything is an abrasive to a carpet. Please read my whole reply. It appears that you have read only a portion of it or assumed I wrote something I did not. 😉
Your whole comment in the most basic way said that using baking soda on your carpet is a good idea. So focusing on the main point of your comment, you are simply incorrect. You can ask many vacuum and carpet experts and they will all say the same thing. As for standing on your vacuum to get it all out, I never said I recommend doing that. I simply did it in this video to show how much is still left in this carpet. As you can see I film this in a setting where I can do experiments and give the best information out there. I am not restricted by the worry of ruining my own carpet and vacuums. I have many vacuums are lots of test carpet. And if something does go wrong with my vacuum, I’ve been working on them for 10 years
@@DillonCleans Unfortunately, you just haven't thoroughly read what I wrote. It has been a long known fact that bicarbonate of soda does help eliminate odors in many things, including carpeting. As far as a sprinkling of it on carpeting then vacuuming it being abrasive...well using a vacuum alone without the soda is just as abrasive. It's just common sense.
Chris, I agree. I think you could debunk a lot of emotionally (Fearbased) medicine shows, with your clear and basic logic. You’re right, they extracted a few sentences to debate, as they want to believe the demonstration. No matter how exaggerated it may be, they want to be told not to do something, and fret over the times they have done so before the the vacuum Messiah posted this. Anything can be abrasive to carpet. I’m finding this kid is becoming so to myself.
I use Smell EZE Corpse cleaner when my dog or cats puke. It's the bomb. You can stick your nose on the carpet and not smell a thing. It's a huge funeral home item. I wonder why? Then I vacuum it up. No prob.
It's because your vacuum lacks a good beater bar. A good industrial vacuum would have one and probably get 99.9% of the powder. Get like a Miele if you can't get your hands on an industrial or commercial vac
Baking soda works wonders when it comes to lifting and removing trapped moisture. Simply sprinkle a liberal amount of baking soda over your wet carpet and allow it to sit for at least half an hour. Then, vacuum it up and enjoy
The issue with that is you will then be vacuuming up wet baking soda and that’s just not good. And if you let it fully dry it becomes crusty in the carpet and a aggressive brushroll is required to get it all up. And it will leave residue behind. Best no matter what to use simply use a carpet cleaner. It solves all issues
I've bought some shake and vac today glade I was going to make sure my carpet was dry and then put it down on my carpet hoover it up after emptying as I go and then using my carpet cleaner??
...I’m sorry I don’t understand the question
after seeing all those vacuum cleaners, i think you might have a problem lol you can get the rest of the baking soda out with a water and vinegar mix. the vinegar and baking soda with interact to release carbon dioxide and you'll be left with water. you can use a carpet cleaner to extract the excess moisture. i'd rather leave the baking soda in the carpet indefinitely than to know that someone else's pet's mess is embedded in the carpet fibers unaddressed
You can skip all those steps and use a carpet cleaner in the beginning and it would be a lot easier. Anything powder related isn’t good for your vacuum or carpet.
@@DillonCleans i have found that carpet cleaning formulas fail when it comes to stubborn pet odors
@@360.Tapestry They have never failed for me. Maybe you could pretreat the carpet with solution. Or use a stronger solution in your machine. Vinegar works. But I don’t prefer it. If done wrong, the carpet will smell like vinegar.
This dude is obsessed with vacuum cleaners 🤣
@dilloncleans what do you recommend for a good carpet nueturlizer or carpet freshener to eliminate odors?
Highly recommend a carpet washer or carpet cleaner. Those will do the best. But if you have a really good vacuum. In small areas. You can use carpet powder. But never never never use baking soda
I just say this idk but i have the cordless sharks an cordless hydrovac. Xl cordless and no problem picking up that powder you do know u can replace ya shark more then u think just thought its its something shark doesn't say lil secret
Well, my carpets should be thread bare by now and my Shark toast. I do this weekly and I want a residual amount under my wall to wall carpets. Carpets are twelve years old, still in decent shape. My Shark is six years old and I've never changed the hepa filter because it's fine. Getting new carpets soon because of six cats and a dog. All of my appliances last well beyond the toast date because I take care of them. I use a dusting container to disburse the baking soda so it is a light dusting. Not dumped on the carpets. Keeps the carpets clean & fresh smelling. I don't use the Carpet Fresh 'cause added chemicals and I have pets. When my vacuum breaks I'll let you know. The entire house has been cleaned like this when I am not doing a deep clean which is every 6 months. I guess there is a point to this. What it is I am not sure. Let's face it vacuum cleaners aren't what they used to be. All are garbage. I was raised with a Eureka that would make salt jump from 6" away from the vacuum and yes it was tested against a Kirby my brother in law was selling and the Eureka won hands down. Of course everything is just junk today. No longer made in the USA. We picked up vomit with the Eureka and my mother was furious but it did the job. It just smelled bad until she took it apart. Needless to say we can all tear a vacuum apart today and put it back together thanks to the vomit. We never need repairs for vacuums just the parts.
Hey so i’m in need some advice.. i had a box full of baking soda on my mattress and i started vacuuming it up but then two minutes in it just turned off, i emptied it and plugged it back in but it stills wouldn’t turn on so im guessing something is clogged so i probably cant use it anymore, and the same happened again with my old vacuum i used. but i’ve only got about half a box full of baking soda on my bed now.
do you have any tips/solutions on how to remove the baking soda from my mattress?
or a type of vacuum i could purchase that won’t end up stopping?
could i get it steam cleaned with the baking soda still on it or would that damage the cleaner too?
i would get a new one and replace this one but i don’t want to have to stand my mattress up and get it on the carpet lmao.
it would be great if you could help thanks (:
I find it interesting that the vacuum shut off. Maybe it overheated. Try to make sure there’s no clogs or statin on the motor and try again once the vacuum cools down. A vacuum that won’t clog when you do this would be a Dyson. Especially a Dyson upright. They wouldn’t clog. Something cheaper would be a shark. But the shark will clog easier than the Dyson. As long as you’re not sucking up a ton at once. It should be fine. Something you could try is to maybe out a sheet on the ground and then stand up the mattress and beat it. Or use a large piece of plastic. Either way. You could try to beat most of the baking soda out and use the vacuum to suck up the very little bit that’s left over. Give my tips a try and please report back. I would love to know how it goes
@@DillonCleans oh thank you, i just tried turning on the vacuum again and it started working so i guess it’s fine, for now atleast lol but thank you anyways
What would you use if you have a musty smell from a flood or fish tank leak. Everything I see recommends baking soda?
If the carpet was severely soaked the best option would be replacing. The water got through the carpet and into the underlaying pad. Getting smells out that deep down is near impossible. If replacing just isn’t an option. I recommend using a carpet cleaning machine. If none of those are an option. Use carpet powder. Not baking soda. Both are bad for you carpets but baking soda is a lot worse. Just make sure to vacuum the area very very well and make sure you do the powder when the carpet is dry. I hope this helps.
Awesome video. You should have used two boxes tho. Dumped one on the ground and the other on the carpet. Then vacuumed the carpet and compared what it picked up VS what you dumped on the ground. Bet it would have blown minds and gotten more likes. Great info though. Thank you
You’re right. That sounds like a great idea. There are many things I would add to this video if I were to do it again. And that is definitely one of them.
I mean if you say did it once a year, it would hoover out over time. I don't really see a problem.
The problem is people doing this very frequently. If you’re going to do it DO NOT USE BAKING SODA. Use carpet powder. But the absolute best way is to use a regular carpet cleaner. It will make the carpet smell great. And look great.
i finally leaned my rug that had powder from months ago and just recently this month, there's so much a rug can hold
So what's your solution for gross dirty carpets that smell? Besides a better vacuum.
Carpet washer. You can get a decent one for about $150 and you keep if forever and you can clean messes up like quick spills. If you don’t want to buy one you can rent them. Both are good options but I prefer buying
Enjoyed your video! I was amazed to discover that Dyson vacuum cleaners were designed to give piggyback rides. Wow! Who knew?? 😉
So what’s the best way to clean and deodorize your carpet?
Best way is to clean your carpet with a carpet cleaner machine. Like a water extractor machine. Decent ones can be found for $120-$250. They will remove stains and make the carpet smell great. If you’re on a budget or you’re just cleaning g a small space, there are ones you can get or about $90. But they don’t have any fancy features and they won’t work for large spaces. The money you spend on a carpet cleaner will well worth it. Because if you have a Stain, you can clean it right then and there without waiting. Your carpet will last much much longer and look much better.
@@DillonCleans thank you
@Manic Miner So deep clean carpets in the winter when the indoor humidity is low. Cleans and humidifies the air. My home was about 20% humidity the other day. The room I cleaned, it quickly brought it up to 37%.
@@jessicah3450 don't you mean summer?
Can't believe I just watched this entire 23 minute video because I assumed (incorrectly) you would suggest at least 1 good alternative to baking soda? I'm currently trying to soak up and deodorise an in car gasoline spill.
I’m sorry you found this video of no use whatsoever. Several people have asked this question and the answer is in the comments. For your car, you can use baking soda. Car carpets is very different than In home carpets. And baking soda is going to absorb the gasoline. Then what is left over you can use a water extractor to remove the rest
So why did they make it for if it's not ment for that purpose???
Because it’s a lot about marketing. This in theory sounds like a great product. And it’s lead on to combat a common problem. So people will buy it and use it. But they won’t look into it to see what exactly it’s doing to your floors and your vacuum. And that’s what I tried to demonstrate in the video above. The carpet powder company doesn’t care if it’s good for the carpet. They only care if the customers are happy
Who says you have to use a vacume. Use Baking Soda Allen's Cleaning Viniger, and paper towel to soak up the liquid and let dry!
What if you just accidentally discarded or dropped the baking powder on the carpet.
If cleaning it with a vacuum would 'break' the vacuum, how would you clean it? does it mean no vacuum out there is powerful enough to clean that?
You can vacuum baking soda. But doing lots of it will hurt it. And hurt the carpet. So if you accidentally dropped it on the floor, vacuum it up really well.
I just used it and it worked well 🤷🏼♀️ maybe once in a blue moon it’s ok
How long will it take to get baking soda out of the carpet?
I listened to a friend (never doing that again) now I can't seem to get it out. It's starting to irritate my nose and eyes.
It will take a while. Just make sure you vacuum is clean. Clean filters. Clean brushroll. New bag and belt if that applies to your vacuum. Put it on the proper height setting if your vacuum has one. And vacuum really slowly in all directions. Would you happen to know what brand and model of vacuum you have?
@@DillonCleans it's a Hoover WindTunnel Whole House Rewind I think.
@@jnectar8768 Okay. Make sure your belt is good. Make sure the brushroll is cleaned off. Make sure the night adjustment setting or correct. Maybe consider putting it a bit lower so the vacuum dogs into the carpet better. Make sure your filters are clean and the cyclone is cleared off of any hair. Vacuum slowly and in all directions. Please let me know what the results are. But this should get it all out. You have a pretty good vacuum. Not the best out there. But far from bad. It’s capable of getting at least most of the baking soda out
@@jnectar8768 you can easily just neutralize baking soda... it's a weak base, just use vinegar or some kind of citric acid and a wet vac.
What carpet cleaners do you recommend?
I recommend the Hoover smartwash and Bissell 2x revolution. I also recommend the Bissell powerbrush pet if you’re on a budget, and the bissell big green commercial if you’re cleaning a lot of carpet and need it to last A LONG TIME. I hope this helps.
So then whats an alternative 🤔 because i have a dog that sheds ALOT!
Vacuum very well. That will get out all the pet dander and hair that causes smells. And to get rid of the smell in the carpet, use a carpet washer or carpet shampooer. You can get ones that are inexpensive or ones that cost a bit more that have a lot more features. These will get rid of smells. Get rid of any stains and make carpet brighter. As well as lift the pile of the carpet. Making it plush
my whole family would tell me to use carpet powder. and i've probably dumped like 6 boxes worth into my apartment carpet. and i've felt i've seen it looking patchy. i'm only finding out years later???? 2 vacuums later?? angry.
So what about resolve foam? Spray and vacuum not a good idea?
That stuff isn’t as bad for your carpets. But it just doesn’t work most of the time. If you are going to use it , just make sure it’s 100% dry when you vacuum. And use a good vacuum.
I think I’m high or his very high. That carpet still had a stretch mark..lol
Last night i applied 1 tub off bicarbonate soda to my carpet, lightly brushed it in and it disappeared. I had no idea what happened it where it went, so tonight i applied a further 2 tubs. Just finished this video and found out its all went straight through my carpet and i couldn't be happier.
I would be careful because baking soda is very gritty and will cut the fibers of the carpet. So if you plan on keeping the carpet a long time, please don’t do this
If the baking soda grains goes through the carpet and padding and lands into the bare floor, isn’t that good news?
I mean: it will keep your house smelling fresh for a while.
SUPER INCREDIBLE
Yup! Too late...!did it today... but NEVER AGAIN!
Please make sure to get it all out or at least most out of with your vacuum. And PLEASE don’t do it again.
@@DillonCleans True, indeed!! Thank you for showing the "Foot on top" method, but can.t sweat the small stuff (renting). First and last time, NEVER AGAIN for me - I threw the unused 1/2 box away without a second thought. I will share the info as well. Plus, the dust particles can affect the breathing while the lingering "freshness" is unsettling. I truly appreciate you showing the mess under the carpet.👍
Plus, Those Bastards advertised on the box "Use everytime you vacuum". (Arm & Hammer!!!)
@@str8doinyurmom you’re absolutely right about all of that. Thank you for liking the video and sharing
So what are the alternatives to deodorizing your carpet??
The best thing to do is use a carpet washing machine. You can rent them or buy them. They are not super expensive. If you are in a pinch you can use the carpet power. But don’t use much and make sure to vacuum the carpet very very well. But the best option in the carpet washer. Because it will also remove stains and make your carpet look great.
Please send me the link about the Shark NOT to be used to pick up a lot of dust. I'd love to see it. That is hilarious. A vacuum NOT to be used to vacuum "too much" dust...
So, the powder won't effect vacuums that come with a bag??
No. It will. It will clog the pores of your bag causing you to lose suction. And the powder is so fine that it can go through your bag and into your motor. It affects all vacuums. It’s best to do it with a bagged vacuum, but it’s still very bad for it. Please don’t use powder on your carpets or intentionally suck up powder with a vacuum.
@@DillonCleans if that was true your bag would be clogged vacuuming pet danger . I don't think their is enough evidence
Bags do clog from vacuuming regular dirt and pet dander.
@@DillonCleans would lightly spraying some mist over the carpet before vacuuming assist at all? The powder is then not airborne and is allowed to clump together.
@@OtherDalfite I wouldn’t recommend that if any sort of moisture will get in the machine. If you maybe stray it and leave it to 100% dry then it could possibly help. But the best thing to do is to not put it down into the carpet in the first place
I rent from a place that charged me a cleaning fee when my old apartment flooded from a busted pipe upstairs, so I don't really care.
What??? It was their damn pipe. Get your money back.Thieves.
Should I do it on my carpet
no. The video was about why you shouldn’t do it
@@DillonCleans thank u
I just finished sprinkled baking soda on my carpet then I came across this video lol
Yeah I may not be able to see it but if I was walking on it I would feel the baking soda on my feet so
"it's an abrasive" lol dude so is dirt....
And you need to get dirt out of your carpets as well. What your point? Also, dirt isn’t a super abrasive thing. Baking soda is meant to but through things because it’s sharp. It’s like sand. And glass is made out of sand. Is it’s like putting glass in your carpet
@@DillonCleans wow I guess someone should tell the eastern seaboard not to put carpet in their homes because of their sandy soil.
@@RLBndR yep. That’s why people who live near the beach should never hav carpet in their homes. They will be replacing it every 2 years
Try it with a Kirby Avalier 2
But what if I have mold on my car carpet???
If it’s in a car. Baking soda is fine. Carpet in cars is thin. Easy to vacuum. Baking soda would be fine. And maybe use a water extractor machine to give them a real good clean. Just don’t do this for you regular home carpets. It wasn’t designed to work. Just make sure you use a good vacuum to vacuum out the baking soda out of the car. And give the vacuum a good clean. Don’t want that stuff sitting in the vacuum and messing it up
A carpet cleaner would clean up any Sodium Bicarb the vacuum missed. And lets say you don't have a carpet cleaner.. So what? a little dusting of baking soda in your carpet is harmless, you wouldn't notice it at all.
A carpet cleaner can get some of it out but it won’t get all of it. And the point of the video was to say that it’s bad for your vacuum. And it’s bad for the carpet. And if you’re using a carpet cleaner anyways, why use baking soda?
When you put your foot on the front of the vacuum , aren't you just grinding the bristles into the carpet? I thought we weren't supposed to do that the the brush head?
Don’t do it often. Driving the brushroll deep into the carpet gives better performance. Although it’s not the best idea. Doing it for specific tasks like this can be very useful. It can damage the machine if you are very rough with it. Just be careful. I don’t recommend this for normal vacuuming. This Can also damage your carpet if it’s old or delicate. So only do this in certain situations. But you are correct. Generally, you shouldn’t do that
@@DillonCleans Got it, thx
You're amazing, not many people know this 👍
This is why we have absolutely no carpet in our home except for a waterhog from LLBean in our entry.
At first i started freaking out, but Looks like you vacuumed wau more then the baking soda.
This was very informative! And definitely motivation to get a better vacuum 😅
What vacuum do you have right now?
@@DillonCleans A $50 Bissell😆
Oh. Well. You should definitely upgrade. If you can I would try and get a Dyson but they can be expensive. Don’t get a cordless. Get an upright. If you are getting a cheap vacuum, get a bagged vacuum. It is added cost of buying bags every so often but bagless cheap vacuum leak dust everywhere and it’s horrible for your lungs. I would recommend a shark if you’re also o a budget. The shark nv352 or “navigator lift away” is a good vacuum. It won’t last you forever. But a good 5-7 years and if you take care of it, it will last you a decade. It’s $99. But try and get a Dyson if you can
Oh. Well. You should definitely upgrade. If you can I would try and get a Dyson but they can be expensive. Don’t get a cordless. Get an upright. If you are getting a cheap vacuum, get a bagged vacuum. It is added cost of buying bags every so often but bagless cheap vacuum leak dust everywhere and it’s horrible for your lungs. I would recommend a shark if you’re also o a budget. The shark nv352 or “navigator lift away” is a good vacuum. It won’t last you forever. But a good 5-7 years and if you take care of it, it will last you a decade. It’s $99. But try and get a Dyson if you can
Oh. Well. You should definitely upgrade. If you can I would try and get a Dyson but they can be expensive. Don’t get a cordless. Get an upright. If you are getting a cheap vacuum, get a bagged vacuum. It is added cost of buying bags every so often but bagless cheap vacuum leak dust everywhere and it’s horrible for your lungs. I would recommend a shark if you’re also o a budget. The shark nv352 or “navigator lift away” is a good vacuum. It won’t last you forever. But a good 5-7 years and if you take care of it, it will last you a decade. It’s $99. But try and get a Dyson if you can.
bc you're supposed to put the baking soda on then shampoo the carpet, only a dingus would try to vacuum up baking soda it would just get everywhere...my grandmothers carpets are plush & she has them steam cleaned every 2 years. she shampoos her carpet in between with unscented baking soda and its a beautiful white color. she does this bc of boys & pets. there arent any patches or anything from what youre saying, probably bc she does it the right way. you have to shampoo it out otherwise of course it would stay in the carpet. i always dreaded going to my aunts bc she wasnt the smartest and used baking soda refresher powder on her carpets constantly bc she was a smoker. its discusting and smells of fake flowers. as kids we would run on the carpet in our socks and it would make our feet super sensitive bc baking soda burns your skin if its in high amounts. also had a bad habit of giving me hives and cracked heels. i dont agree with carpet powders as there is no sense to them at all its literally buying something to throw it away, and they just create more allergies like contact dermatitis, and just..sit there in your carpet sucking up all the nasties creating a breeding ground. ew.
You’d have got far more bicarbonate of soda out of the carpet in the first place if you’d vacuumed in _four directions_ as is recommended by vacuum manufacturers, rather than just uni-directionally.
You’re supposed to vacuum carpet in the direction that lifts the like of the carpet. And if we are talking about things that vacuum manufacturers recommend, vacuuming baking soda is certainly not one of them
why would you want to vacuum up all the baking soda??? That defeats the whole purpose. Not sure why you expect sped vacuuming to get everything up...
You want all the baking soda vacuumed up because that will take out the doors allegedly. But leaving baking soda in your carpet will cut away all the fibers and make your carpet age faster and look terrible. Make sure to get it all out or just don’t do it at all.
I'm allergic to baking soda so I never use any carpet powders cuz they all have it in them
Adding baking soda to a dry carpet is just to pull out odors not to clean it and once again to a dry carpet that’s already been cleaned.
I didn’t demonstrate or state that the baking soda was going to clean the carpet. The video was to show that getting the baking soda out of your carpet is very difficult and will kill your vacuum and your carpet. A carpet washer will make your carpet smell great and will clean it from any stains. Carpet washer cost money but brand new carpet it a lot more expensive
all i learned is that i need a better vacuum
You said don't use baking soda and then you sprinkle baking soda?
Yes. I was demonstrating what happens when you do it. I wanted to show everyone how much would get left in your carpet and how that could damage it.
Oh my god, you just cracked me up there…
Saying that rug/carpet isn’t dirty, it’s just stained 😳
The thing’s rotten! In fact the whole area you’re in is rotten with dirt.
My anxiety levels were through the roof, due to watching you walking about on that dirty floor with just a pair of socks on.
Though I have to say, you’ve made me think twice about using that stuff on my carpets…
Yes the carpet is just stained however not physically dirty. And yes I’m in a workshop. Workshops are not not necessarily always clean. It got to that extent of messy due to me working hard on videos which is my income. So I’m sorry you did not find this video to your liking, however this video alone brings in a lot of my income and lots of other people found it helpful. Bottom line is, don’t use powder in your carpets
Yikes, can't believe how many people got taken in by this video.... It's HIGHLY subjective (no absorbing time, sloppy vacuum technique, no measurements of extracted baking soda, etc.); and most carpet dry cleaners are not the same as baking soda, they're a cellulose-based "sponge" with chemical detergents, not sodium bicarbonate. If you want to watch someone who really knows what they're talking about, look up the Vacuum Facts channel. This guy ^ is ignorant at best. And for the record, I was a professional steam carpet cleaner for 7 years, and recently switched TO micro-sponge cleaning (HOST, Capture, Zorb) because it's superior in almost every way. The only reason it's not more popular in the US is, basically, successful marketing on the part of steam-cleaning companies.
You were a professional carpet. Cleaner for 7 years and you think a guy that recommends $800 cordless vacuums for all uses is the person you should listen to? That’s funny. I’ve also been working with vacuums for nearly double that you cleaned carpets for. I think I know what I’m talking about. You saying baking soda is different from carpet powder is absolutely correct. But the demonstration being done here was to show that no matter what fine powder you put down, your vacuum can’t remove all of it. And even if it removes a decent amount of it like to should, you should know that it’s bed for your vacuum. Because it can clog your bag and strain your motor. Or go through the bad and destroy your motor is you don’t use HEPA bags. Or it could get past the cyclonic system and permit or filters and bagless machines and. Destroy it that way. Please know what you are talking about before writing a mean comment. And as a word of advice that ever single person who knows something about vacuums cleaners will tell you, don’t listen to vacuum facts. If you ever have any questions about anything you could always ask. But if you comment disrespectfully you will get a reply back matching your energy. Have a nice day.
Vacuum Facts is like the least knowledgeable person on vacuums. The Dyson V11 outsize does NOT out clean a Kirby or a Dyson Ball Animal 2. If you were a professional carpet cleaner you would know how bad this stuff is for your carpets. So do research before making arrogant comments like that.
I think he meant the carpet freshener powders like Arm and Hammer which are baking soda and fragrance when you read the label.
Dude my mom use to do that all the time we fine carpets fine vacuum never broke down.
You may think your carpet and vacuum is fine. But if you used something a Dyson and went over your carpet you would see how much would come out. And if you stripped your vacuum down like I do as my job, you would see why it’s so bad. No matter what people’s personal experiences are, it won’t make carpet powder or baking soda a good idea.
@@DillonCleans Yea, I’m not gonna use it anymore.
The easiest way to do this is do the baking soda.. lightly wet it, so your scrubbing and let it dry .. it will be clumped a bit and very easy to vaccuum.. I use an Oreck with a hepa filter and it’s easy peazy.. deodorizes, disinfects and cleans.. I’ve never had an issue with 100%wool throw rugs .. and if I’m feeling really spunky, I’ll get my husband to take it outside and beat it with a broom to make sure everything is out.
The easier and most effective rice way is to use a carpet washer. It will give it an a amazing clean and remove an stains that you have. I have not personally tried that method you stated. So I personally can’t comment about it. But baking soda is pretty bad for you carpets. So I just recommend using a carpet cleaner. You can buy them or rent them. Not that expensive either
Nothing Sucks like a Filter Queen every home should have one, as well as box of Baking Soda.
Cheers
Filter queen is ok but I don’t know many people who like them. They are just ok. I would take a Dyson ,shark, Miele, sebo, or really anything before it. But they aren’t horrible.
@@DillonCleans My Shark works FAR BETTER than my Dyson ever did. My local Vacuum shop guy won't sell Dyson anymore. I grew up with an Electrolux. Would love to have one again.
@@barbarat5729 nice to hear that you had a great experience with shark vacuums. I find myself quite liking them a lot. And they are very universal and reasonable priced.
Sorry guys as much as I need the info I don't have time to watch a 23 min video on carpets. My handmade wool rug still smells after a pro wash. What should I try instead of baking soda then?!
If washing it didn’t work. Use carpet smell powder. It’s not good to use but it can work in some situations. Just make sure to vacuum it very well and clean the vacuum afterwards as well. Powder can kill your vacuum
Not me thinking about getting carpet freshener
I legit just put carpet fresnher down and thought I wonder if I could make it myself and then found this... oooops
Just make sure you get all of it out of your Capet. If you’re renting and you have a cheap vacuum then it’s fine. But if you want your stuff to last it’s best not use it. I recommend just a simple carpet washer. You can get a decent one for about $150. It’s worth it now so you don’t completely ruin your carpet. Because then that would be really expensive to replace everything.
@@DillonCleans thank God I'm renting
@@kiananorfolk4326 that’s good. Just make sure to not do it to anything you care a ton about.
I actually said this exact same thing 2 years ago on TH-cam
That’s why I got hardwood floors
What about capture carpet cleaner ?
I still would not recommend it because it is a powder. I have never used it before so it might be better than baking soda. But it is still really bad for your vacuum and could still cut the fibers of the carpet at the base. Just get a carpet cleaner that will last you forever and will also clean your carpets. Not just make them smell good. I hope this helps!!!
@@DillonCleans thank you for the advice !!
So what do I do? I don’t have a carpet cleaner or a service nearby either
You can rent a machine to clean your carpets with from places like some grocery stores and hardware stores. You can also try spraying slightly diluted vinegar on your carpet. The smell of vinegar won’t stay in the carpet. But it will eliminate odors. I have recommended this to people and people have had good results. The powder will make your carpet smell good, it will just ruin your vacuum overtime and ruin your carpet over time. But I highly recommend that everyone with carpets buys a carpet shampooer so you don’t have to always rent one and you can have it for whenever you need it. It will also get the carpets nice & clean. not just kills odors.
@@DillonCleans what carpet cleaners would you recommend? I’m thinking of the Bessel turbo clean power rush pet carpet cleaner 2987
I think that is a decent carpet cleaner. But I would recommend a bigger one. That is a compact one so you will have to be making lots of passes and refilling the water tank very often. The top 3 carpet cleaners for me are the bissell 2x revolution pet pro. Bissell 2x revolution. And the Hoover smartwash. I have the Hoover smartwash but all 3 are good options. The bissells clean a little bit better but the Hoover is more convenient. The bissell 2x revolution pet pro is slightly more premium to the 2x revolution but I would get the 2x revolution because it’s a little cheaper. All 3 also have a hose so you can do stairs and upholstery. The smaller carpet cleaners don’t have that. That one that you picked out is ok. I just think you would be better with these 3 options. Hope this helped.
Why dentist say baking soda ok for teeth now toothless
This seems like a cult, I use carpet powder in my crappy apartment and my 40 dollar vacuum.
If you’re gonna use carpet powder this is when you wanna do it 😂😂
@@DillonCleans thanks for the approval captain clean
Water soaked the inside of my car and it started to smell after a day. I'm an idiot but I poured baking soda all over my carpet rug in the car. The baking soda has left blotches or baking soda stains on the car that are almost impossible to get out. Anyone know how i can remove these baking soda stains? They almost feel like harden salt on my car carpet.
I would recommend using a vacuum with something that can agitate the dirt. Like the main brushroll of the machine or a mini turbo tool. Or you can use a still people brush if you have one from your vacuum or around the house. You need something that can break it apart and then remove it. So that’s what I personally would do if I was in that situation. Give this a try and let me know how it goes
@@DillonCleans is mini turbo tool the brand? I don't know much about vacuums. What you said about baking soda being abrasive is true though I've passed the vacuum many times over an area and it has started to rip in one section. Never putting baking soda anywhere near my car. It's so hard to remove :/
@@Hurricanetongue a mini turbo tool is just an attachment some vacuums come with. It’s an attachment you put on the hose and it spins like the main big brushroll. But it’s just smaller. Do you know what kind of vacuum you have? Brand and type/model if you know it
@@DillonCleans hi dillon I currently have no vacuum. I been using the free vacuums the car wash place near me has. Any brand of vacuum that you recommend me buying to solve this mess? Thanks.
I would recommend the Shark Nv351 Healthy Home Edition because it’s a great vacuum in general. Works great on carpets and bare floors. And it comes with a turbo tool. Song with PLENTY of suction and airflow. It’s currently $195 at Walmart. But you can find it cheaper at some places like bed bath and beyond where they have it for $169. If those options are too expensive I would look into getting a stiff brush to agitate the spots and suck them up with the car wash vacuum. But the turbo tool is a much much better option.
I'm still sprinkling Baking Soda on my carpet lol not my Vacuum being destroyed anyways
But it destroys your carpet too. So spend a couple thousand dollars and buy a new vacuum as well. I don’t really care. But it’s in your best interest to take advice from professionals
Haha nothing you can say will stop me from destroying my own shit lol
@@aaronajbird07 that’s fine. Your stuff your money
I vacuum my carpets every two days, and each time the carpet cleaning power will appear in my vacuum cleaner.
Yep. So that shows that there will be carpet powder in your carpet basically forever and no vacuum can get it all out
This dude is a clown don't you need your carpet clean.... Baking soda ain't going to help that dirty carpet... LOL 😂
Did I say it was going to? I video is about the way your carpet smells. Not looks lmao. You legit look like a clown in the comments
@@DillonCleans look clown...u can't even get a smell out your carpet if it's that dirty....the point you make in your video don't make sense...don't talk tuff because you on the internet...
You don’t play around man, LOL. You’ve had it with the baking soda. LOL hahahahahhahah
Yes!! Because I hear all these stories of people using them. And it’s destroys EVERYTHING. Then they do it again. So I want to educate people to not do it! Normal carpet powder is ok occasionally in a pinch. But otherwise, just get a carpet cleaner.
@@DillonCleans I'm gonna throw all my carpet powder out. I just got a new vacuum, and I'm not gonna ruin it. You're right though, I still keep pulling carpet powder out. It's really hard to remove after sprinkling on.
@@jjayguy23 as long as you have a good vacuum, vacuum slowly and vacuum the direction that lifts the pile of the carpet, you should be able to he most out. Just don’t to it anymore. What vacuum do you have?
@@DillonCleans I just bought a Shark NV352. It's amazing, and has a HEPA filter. I just did a carpet cleaning last week, and a lot of the carpet powder came out.
@@DillonCleans I also have a Eufy G30 Edge robot vacuum, and it keeps picking up the carpet powder on every run. But, it's starting to pickup less powder. So I guess it's almost removed.