Earthworm® Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner
$24.99
- Works on carpets, curtains, pillows & pillow cases, mattresses and most colorfast materials
- Fragrance and dye free
- Natural bioenzymatic process leaves no harsh chemical residues
Earthworm® Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner uses a naturally-occurring process to break down organic materials. It penetrates upholstery fabric and carpet fibers to loosen and break down embedded dirt, food stains, pet waste and most other organic materials. The result is a truly clean area.
Available in 22 oz single bottles, cases of 6, or 64 oz bottles.
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What It Removes
Pet accidents are the obvious one. Dog urine, cat vomit, tracked-in mud — Earthworm® Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner handles those. But it's not a specialty pet product. The protease and amylase enzymes break down a wide range of organic stains:
- Pet urine, feces, and vomit
- Food and drink spills — coffee, juice, wine, greasy food, sauces
- Mud and dirt tracked in from outside
- General grease stains
- Any biological organic material
The formula works because stains are organic. Enzymes break down the molecular bonds in that organic matter. Surface type matters less than what's in the stain.
For a broader look at how it compares to other options, see best pet stain removers for the home.
How to Use on Carpet
Blot up what you can first. Then spray directly on the stain until it's saturated — the enzymes need to reach the full depth of the fibers.
Wait 5 to 10 minutes. That's the dwell time where the actual work happens.
Blot with a clean white cloth, working from the outside of the stain toward the center. Don't rub — rubbing spreads the stain and drives it deeper into the fibers. Just firm pressure and lift.
If the stain's still visible after it dries, hit it again. Set-in stains sometimes need two applications. Old stains that have been there for months may need the area covered with a damp cloth after applying — this slows evaporation and gives the enzymes more contact time.
How to Use on Upholstery
Test a small, hidden spot first on any fabric you haven't used this on before. Most colorfast fabrics handle it fine, but it's a good habit with anything delicate or dry-clean-only.
Apply lightly — you don't want to drench upholstery foam the way you might saturate carpet. A light spray, 5 minutes of dwell time, then blot dry. For sofas and chairs, get as much moisture out as you can before the foam absorbs it. A dry towel pressed firmly works well.
Safe on most fabric types: microfiber, cotton upholstery, canvas, wool blends, and pet beds.
Safe When Dry
No artificial fragrances. No dyes. The formula doesn't leave behind any harsh chemical residue once it dries. Once the treated area is dry, it's safe for kids and pets to be back on it.
That matters because a lot of upholstery cleaners that work well smell like a chemical plant and require you to keep everyone off the furniture for hours. This one doesn't. The enzymes do the work, and when they're done and the surface is dry, there's nothing left to worry about.
