# Natural Carpet Cleaners This DIY Dry Carpet Cleaner Recipe Cuts Costs with Household Ingredients By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-04-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-carpet-cleaner References: [popsugar](http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Homemade-Dry-Carpet-Cleaner-28688989) Carpets are one thing in the house that you always want looking and smelling fresh, but the use of a costly steam cleaner or a toxic dry carpet cleaner powder from the store are not the only way to keep floors clean. Using a group of simple ingredients you may already have at home, it's possible to make an [eco-friendly, cost-effective carpet cleaning powder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloomz-cleaning-products). This recipe from PopSugar is one option that uses five to six simple ingredients: baking soda, cornstarch, cornmeal, bay leaves, whole cloves and Borax, which is optional. While the baking soda helps with [deep cleaning and deodorizing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-carpet-cleaner), ingredients like the cloves and bay leaves help to leave behind a pleasant scent and antibacterial properties. This cleaning solution is easily replenished, making it ideal for people who are conscious about effectively managing the cost of their health and home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Carpet Cleaning:** The trend towards eco-friendly carpet cleaning solutions presents opportunities for the development of natural and sustainable cleaning products. - **DIY Household Cleaning Recipes:** The popularity of DIY household cleaning recipes indicates a market opportunity for companies to create and market easy-to-make and cost-effective carpet cleaners using common household ingredients. - **Cost-effective Carpet Cleaning Solutions:** The demand for cost-effective carpet cleaning solutions suggests a need for innovative products or services that provide effective cleaning results without the high cost associated with professional services. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cleaning Products Industry:** The cleaning products industry can explore the development of natural carpet cleaning solutions to cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable cleaning options. - **DIY Home Improvement Industry:** The DIY home improvement industry can provide resources, guides, and products for consumers interested in making their own cost-effective carpet cleaners using household ingredients. - **Professional Carpet Cleaning Services:** Professional carpet cleaning services can differentiate themselves by offering affordable and efficient cleaning solutions as an alternative to costly steam cleaners or toxic carpet cleaning powders. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Free-From Household Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-surface-eco-cleaner.md) - [Plant-Based All-Purpose Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guests-on-earth-citrus-oasis.md) - [Total Home Carpet Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoover-cleanslate-plus-carpet-cleaner.md) - [Eco-Friendly Household Cleaning Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-mineral.md) - [Smart Carpet Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carpet-one.md) - [Natural All-Purpose Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-purpose-cleaner-1.md) - [Steam-Equipped Carpet Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steamequipped-carpet-cleaner.md) - [ACV-Powered Household Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunny-valley-orchard.md) - [Organic Pet Dry Shampoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honest-paws.md)