carpet tips

[dinger]

My living room carpet has been down for a number of years . Not at all worn but would like to freshen up with something nice smelling. I know there are things on the market like shake and vac but can't use these as they cause me to be short of breath . can you give me any other remedies please.

[franbee]

The traditional cleaner was 'salt and soda' solution, but that would have to be done on hands and knees. That proceedure is known as 'fluffing'.

[dinger]

To do that I would definately have to borrow your husband Fran .

[souter girl]

Having only recently learned what "fluffing" means in another context, I can only say I am shocked, Dinger!! Wash your mouth out!!!

[dinger]

Oh dear what does it mean .Hope I am not in trouble and said the wrong thing . Fran will be after me if it means something naughty.

[franbee]

Ermm, must be a Lancashire expression?! and OH doesn't do carpets.

[dinger]

I really don't know what you have got me into with your fluffing Fran . We'll Forget that one my o h has got bad knees so he could'nt get down to do it and me neither.

[dragonfly]

I think they used to freshen carpets with tea leaves sprinkled on the carpet then swept up, don't know if hoovering does the same. I can't imagine how that works, I would think it leaves brown stains. I saw it on the programme 'The Victorian House'

[dinger]

I remember my mum doing that dragonfly I may give that a go.

[Crocus]

Sprinkle baking soda on your carpet every two weeks before vacuuming, this will keep it fresh as well Dinger. xx