Experts reveal the one simple ingredient that will leave your carpets smelling and looking fresh — this is how to use it

White living room with beige carpets, a stripey sofa on the left, a wicker accent chair on the right, and a spiral staircase at the back of the room.

Looking for a simple, inexpensive way to refresh your carpets? Believe it or not, you can clean carpet with bicarbonate of soda – and it's surprisingly effective at removing tough stains and eliminating unpleasant odours.

Knowing how to clean carpets properly is key to keeping them in tip-top condition, and there are so many ways to do that. From using the best carpet cleaners to using shop-bought cleaning solutions. However, sometimes a natural, everyday (and cheap!) alternative is all you need.