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From Mother’s notebook · Crossed-out experiment

Carpet Cleaner No. 3 (Archived Experiment)

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp ammonia
  • 1 tsp dish soap
  • 2 cups rubbing alcohol (appears to read “2 c”; concentration unspecified)
  • Essential oil (no amount specified)

Original notes

The page is headed “3 Carpet Cleaner” and includes a note that it “can be used on floors.” No complete, reliable mixing or application procedure is visible. The entire formula is crossed out.

Historical transcription only: No preparation directions are supplied because this mixture has not been established as safe or suitable for carpets, flooring, or cleaning machines.

Archive and safety notes

Mother crossed out this formula; the reason is unknown. The alcohol quantity is unusually large relative to the other ingredients and deserves confirmation from the original notebook before any further analysis. Ammonia can produce irritating vapors, and rubbing alcohol is highly flammable. Do not combine ammonia with bleach or other unverified cleaning products. Flooring finishes, carpet backings, and pets introduce additional compatibility and exposure concerns. This entry documents the notebook rather than endorsing a cleaning method.