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I'm all for kids helping clean, BUT, I'm not letting them near those chemical laden, fume filled, carpet shampoos!   No way!

We have enjoyed using the following, very easy, carpet cleaning recipe:

3 cups water
3/4 cup castile soap
10 drops peppermint essential oil

Mix all ingredients in a blender.  Rub the foam into soiled areas with a damp sponge.  Let dry thoroughly and then vacuum.

Easy!  The kids really enjoy rubbing the foam into the carpet. 

The recipe is from my favorite cleaning book:

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Posted by kaysmarmey

I love these posts, thank you so much for sharing.
Melissa

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Posted by Aligirl

I love that! You always have such good ideas. I am gonna see if our library carries that book.

I have such stained carpet. That recipe is going to come in handy!

Ali

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Posted by SCDplus

Hi Stacy!
I wanted to drop in and say THANK YOU for all of your wonderful frugal & homemaking posts.
I really enjoy reading your blog - it is so inspiring!
I am especially thankful that you led me to moneysavingmom.com. I did my first CVSing post tonight!
Also thanks for your ebates.com post & link - I am already earning money back, since we do a lot of online ordering because of where we live.
Thanks again and I hope you have a wonderful day!
Jan

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Posted by Ros

That is VERY VERY Cool!
What is castile soap? I'm not familiar with it, I don't think...
Our carpet isn't very stained but it looks like so much fun I'd like to try it anyway!

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Posted by 5atkins

Hope all is well! Thinking of you! Eva

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