Removing Coffee Stains from Carpet
You have arranged a party at home and the obvious coffee stains on your carpet horrify you, but you do not have time to have a new carpet installed; or in another case, your guests just depart and you see ugly coffee stains on your new expensive carpet; or sometimes you accidentally slip and spill coffee on the carpet. We all know that coffee stains on carpets are just intolerable and carpet stain removal is a must. The following are some of the best ways to get rid of coffee stains from carpets.
Tips for Coffee Stain Removal
- Blotting is a method that can be adopted when the coffee is just spilled and has not yet dried on the carpet. Place a cloth immediately on the carpet and blot as much coffee as possible. Do not rub as it can spread the stain on the carpet.
- A coffee stain can also be removed with clean water. Sponge the area with clean lukewarm water and let it dry naturally or blot with a cloth. Repeat the process a couple of times if the stains are still visible.
- Using a carpet stain remover is the best way to remove coffee stains from carpets. Make sure to use the cleaning product according to the given instructions.
- Vinegar also helps in coffee stain removal. Add cup vinegar to 1 cup of lukewarm water and use this solution to clean coffee stains on carpets.
- Mild detergent can also be mixed with lukewarm water and used for removing coffee stains. Use 1 teaspoon detergent for approximately 1-2 cups of water.
- Enzyme digester is also used to remove older stains or stains of coffee and milk. You must use it according to the given instructions.
- You can get or rent a carpet cleaning machine with a spot remover to remove coffee stains from your carpet. You can even contact the manufacturer, as he might have some suggestions for cleaning coffee stains from carpets.
- If you find the stains too difficult to clean, it is better to call up professional cleaning service, rather than trying out different ways and spoiling the carpet.
- While cleaning a coffee stain with a cloth, you must always remember to use a white cloth as a colored cloth may tend to bleed resulting in a bigger mess. You can even use paper towels instead of cloth.
- You can use a hand spray while using chemicals or carpet stain removers. This prevents the excessive use of chemicals which can even result in ruining the carpet.
- When there are more than one stains, clean every single stain individually and do not spread the soap or water along the entire carpet. This will prevent the stains from spreading all over the carpet.
- Always clean up the carpet with clean water after using any of these agents. Do not splash excess water on the carpet and it's under-pads, as they may get wet and the carpet may not dry for a long time.
