Ammonia and Carpet: Safety Concerns, Cleaning Effectiveness, and Risks Explained
Ammonia can harm synthetic carpets. Its high alkaline level can degrade carpet fibers and disrupt color dyes, often removing stain guards. Ammonia is also toxic and may cause skin damage. To avoid long-term damage and safety risks, it is best to avoid using ammonia for carpet cleaning. When mixed with bleach, ammonia produces toxic chloramines. … Read more