Many products have been formulated to date for the cleaning of carpets, rugs, and similar fabrics. The most well-known chemical substance in these products is the surfactant. This composition has an aqueous form. Carpet shampoo compositions contain dyes, fragrances, and solvents.
With the development of the carpet industry, carpets have achieved long-term durability. As carpet life has extended, the development of products to be used in this field has become essential.
When the carpet cleaning process is performed and liquid shampoo is applied, shampoo residues removed from the carpet fibers appear after the vacuuming process. The most important consideration in such applications is how well the deposits formed in the fibers after the washing process are removed.
Another important factor is the cost of the resulting carpet shampoo. Therefore, the substances used must provide a cost advantage.
What Should a Carpet Shampoo Be Like?
The substances used in the carpet shampoo to be obtained should be inexpensive in terms of market value. First, an alkyl sulfate detergent with anionic surfactant properties is identified. Then, a salt combination is created that offers cost advantages while maintaining soil removal capability.
The ratio of the alkyl sulfate and salt combination within the shampoo should not exceed 15%.
Carpet Shampoo Formula
You can use the following formula to produce a carpet shampoo with unique properties.
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
- Sodium Metasilicate
- Sodium Sulfate
- Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (SAPP)
- Polyethoxylated Fatty Amine
- Butyl Cellosolve
- D-Limonene
- Water
Additionally, Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether can be added to this composition.
Which chemicals are used in carpet shampoo?
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate, EDTA, Monopropylene Glycol, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Alkylamine oxides, Polycarboxylates




