Spilling coffee on the carpet is one of the worst things you never see coming, yet it happens, especially if you are in a rush. How to clean coffee out of the carpet? We know that coffee spots are stubborn but don’t worry! This article will help you remove coffee stains from carpets in just a few minutes.
You need to act fast, whether it’s a tea, coffee, or red wine stain. If you just spilt, the coffee and the spot is still wet, quickly apply paper towels or a microfiber cloth to absorb the liquid. Gently press the towel into the carpet. Don’t rub it harshly because the stain could spread!
It may seem too simple, but first, try to run cold water through the front and the back of the carpet, if possible.
Usually, mornings are hectic, and you’ve probably postponed cleaning the coffee stain. If the spot is already dry, you will first need to wet the stain with lukewarm water to loosen the dried coffee. Then, continue with choosing one of the methods presented below.
In case the coffee contained cream, you are dealing with a protein-based stain which makes the situation a little bit more complicated. Don’t worry! You can try using a pet stain remover. These products are enzymatic carpet cleaners that can break down the protein in the stain. However, be sure to rinse the affected area of the carpet before trying any of the following methods.
Also, if you are a latte or cappuccino lover and you’ve poured some milk in the coffee before you spilt it, here are the guides on removing milk stains, the sour smell, and how to clean milk stains from your sofa.
You’ll need: one tablespoon of baking soda, two cups of lukewarm water, a bowl, a clean cloth
You’ll need: ¼ cup lemon juice or white vinegar, two cups lukewarm water, a spray bottle, a clean cloth
Coffee stains prove way too difficult to remove with homemade blends? Learn about the professional carpet cleaning techniques we practice and how they can be the solution.
You’ll need: one tablespoon of liquid dish detergent (bleach-free), one tablespoon of white vinegar, two cups of warm water, a bowl, a clean cloth
You’ll need: two tablespoons of salt, water, a spray bottle, a vacuum cleaner
Some carpet fibres, such as wool, require more specific treatment. However, removing old coffee stains on wool carpets may require professional carpet cleaning. When it comes to shag carpets, the longer the fibre is, the harder the stain removal would be. Remember to always choose the cleaning product depending on the carpet fibre that you are cleaning.
Sometimes, depending on the carpet fibre, as well as on how old the coffee stain is, all these techniques might not help. Fortunately, we have one final suggestion for you. The most convenient way to remove any stains from the carpet is to have them cleaned by a professional. We can offer you two carpet cleaning options – hot water extraction and dry cleaning, depending on the type of carpet you have at home.
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Have you tried any of those methods? Do you have any tips on removing coffee stains? Share them with us in the comments below!
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