How to Remove Coffee Stains from Your Carpet
You might love your coffee black and hot—but not when it's on your carpet. Don't worry, with a little vim and, yes, vinegar, that nasty stain will be a thing of the past.
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No matter what you spilled on your clothes or furnishings, we can tell you how to get it out.
You Will Need
- Some clean white cloths
- A bowl
- 2.0 c warm water
- 1.0 tbsp dishwashing liquid
- 1.0 tbsp white vinegar
- And some cold water
- Dry-cleaning solvent (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Blot up coffee
Use a cloth or two to blot up as much of the coffee as you can. Remember: Blot, don't rub.
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It's easier to get rid of the spot if you act as soon as possible—preferably while it's still wet.
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Step 2
Mix solution
Mix the warm water, dishwashing liquid, and vinegar in a bowl.
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It's best to test a small, inconspicuous area of your carpet first to make sure that the cleaning solution won't cause any discoloration.
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Step 3
Wipe stain
Dampen a cloth in the solution, then wipe the stain a little at a time.
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Step 4
Blot stain
Blot the stain with a dry cloth.
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Step 5
Continue until gone
Continue wiping the stain with the solution and then blotting it with a clean cloth until the stain disappears.
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If the stain still persists you can sponge it with dry-cleaning solvent, following directions on the product.
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Step 6
Sponge area
Dampen another cloth in some cold water and use it to sponge the area you've been working on.
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Step 7
Blot area dry
Blot the area dry a final time, smile, and treat yourself to another cuppa joe.
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A French naval officer brought the first coffee plant across the ocean to the Americas in 1720, sharing his ration of water to keep it alive.
