Carpet cleaning.

[suncon97]

We were planning on having our carpets cleaned soon but I am stopping it if it contains anything harmful towards birds. Here is a list of what the different cleaning contain. Home

I was planning on getting NO PROTECTANTS just the basic solution. I would prefer steam only and have emailed the company to ask if I can get an only steam cleaning. Does anyone know if any of the products listed above are harmful?

 

[suncon97]

I've decided to get a steam carpet cleaner and do it myself at home that way I know it will be done the way I want it.

 

[ruffledfeathers]

With pets, having your own carpet cleaner is an awesome investment. I had one years ago that was only so so, then when i got a new puppy, i invested in a good quality carpet cleaner.
I also have found using vinegar and water works well on the carpet (yes your house temporarily smells like salad), esp for certain stains. My dog knocked over a diet coke on a white (brand new) area rug. I used wet vac immediately and i still saw a tiny discoloration. I poured vinegar on the spot and then used steam cleaner and it came up like new. And vinegar isn't harsh and toxic.
Good luck.

 

[suncon97]

Thanks! I remembered last year I made a post about this and I never ended up getting it cleaned...woops lol.

I found this and I think it's a great deal I planned on using just hot water in it just to sanitize and get dirt out of the carpet. Should it work?

Bissell PowerSteamer Powerbrush Upright Deep Carpet Steam Cleaner - Walmart.com

 

[ruffledfeathers]

Yes, but you may find you want a little more uumph in some spots and you could mix a home-made cleaning solution with something like vinegar and water or baking soda and water, etc., to avoid the harsh chemicals.

 

[JerseyWendy]

I have a Steam Cleaner and use vinegar or some baking soda in very spoiled spots. The hot water alone gets the carpet clean enough for me. (Our carpet is burgundy in color, so it hides "dirt" pretty well...but white dog hair is an entirely different story. :30: )

 

[antoinette]

When I had carpets years ago I also steam cleaned, it is the safest option.
Rather be safe than sorry.

 

[martincuffabc]

I also use steam carpet cleaner. It works good. A advice..For safety every carpet cleaner needs to take Bloodborne Pathogen Training. Thanks

 

[noblemacaw]

After I place Mercedes and Julianna I want to be able to get the carpets cleaned. This is something I am very nervous of doing because of my parrots. What is the best solution to use if you are to rent the carpet cleaner. I don't have a home one and they are too expensive to buy.

 

[Birdman666]

I have a home steam cleaner, and I do mine once a month with no ill effects.

I also have a thing called a spot bot which is worth it's weight in gold!

 

[goalerjones]

?..but white dog hair is an entirely different story. :30: )

Preach it sista! Poodle is a digger, shepherd is a shedder. Both white, both dirty dogs.

 

[RavensGryf]

With pets, having your own carpet cleaner is an awesome investment. I had one years ago that was only so so, then when i got a new puppy, i invested in a good quality carpet cleaner.
I also have found using vinegar and water works well on the carpet (yes your house temporarily smells like salad), esp for certain stains. My dog knocked over a diet coke on a white (brand new) area rug. I used wet vac immediately and i still saw a tiny discoloration. I poured vinegar on the spot and then used steam cleaner and it came up like new. And vinegar isn't harsh and toxic.
Good luck.

I just wanted to add a warning about heated vinegar. I don't have first hand experience with vinegar, however I've heard then read several things about how vinegar fumes can become toxic to birds when heated.
** maybe it's like Teflon where it actually needs to be above a certain degrees to produce toxic fumes, but the advice is erring on the side of caution