Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.

A homemade carpet spot cleaner recipe is an easy and affordable way to get your carpets looking new again. Made with just 3 simple ingredients that you may already have in your home.

1 tablespoon ammonia
1 tablespoon Ivory liquid dish detergent
1 quart hot water
Combine the ammonia, dish detergent, and hot water in a jar or spray bottle. Mix well.
To use, test for colorfastness first by cleaning a test patch in an out-of-the-way area of the carpet.
Apply the spot cleaner using a sponge or spray directly on the stain. Scrub and then blot with a clean tea towel until the stain is removed. Repeat as needed.
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.
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reviews & comments
June 2, 2013
I can't believe it, but this worked. My dogs tracked a TON of mud in. I had scrubbed off as much as I could but I was out of my usual cleaner. This worked great. I won't be buying carpet cleaner anymore, I'll be making my own!