1 Inexpensive Effective Way To Spruce Up Your Carpet

I don't know about you but I don't like having to spend a lot of money for carpet cleaning solution.  Not only is it expensive, it really doesn't clean that well.  I decided I needed to find another cleaning method.  My grandma told me about the vinegar, baking soda and dawn dish soap solution.   I was skeptical at first, until I cleaned my carpets for the first time with it.  I can make twice as much solution for less than $10.00.
It really brightened up the carpet and made it softer. It cleaned it better than any store bought solution I have used.  It also acts as a deodorizer for the carpet and is safe for your pets.
I currently have a Hoover SteamVac with Clean Surge.  You add 2 capfuls of vinegar to the solution compartment, next add 2 TBSP of Baking soda and a few squirts of Dawn dish soap.  Fill the remaining compartment with hot water.

Here is a before photo of a rug

 Here is the after photo of the rug cleaned with the vinegar solution

Let me know if you have tried this solution and how it worked for you.