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Removing Coffee Stains From A Carpet |
Nobody wants to have permanent stains on their exquisite carpets. Coffee stains are particularly hard to remove and tend to get dry pretty quickly. In order to remove coffee stains from a carpet, you will have to act quickly and sensibly so that you are not left with a permanently ruined carpet or rug.
In most cases, people tend to drink coffee in the morning. In the morning time, you may act a bit more clumsy and could possibly spill your coffee all over your carpet. Fortunately, there are some simple home solutions that can be employed to completely remove coffee stains from your carpet.
Blotting The Coffee Stain
The first and foremost step you need to perform after spilling over your coffee cup is to blot the stain. The quicker you do this, the better chances you have of removing this stain for good. Any cloth would work fine, but a usually a white terry cloth is preferred for this. Start from blotting the stain from the outside. This will keep you from spreading the stain even more than before. Give gentle wipes towards the center of the stain so that the spillage is limited to a particular spot on your carpet.
Try to be as gentle as possible. Never rub over the surface of the stain. Doing this will encourage coffee stain to get absorbed into the carpet fibers. After doing this, give your cloth a quick wash and use it to blot once again. This will dilute the stain even more. You should continue blotting the stain until you feel that no more coffee is transferring from the carpet onto your cloth.
Applying Homemade Cleaning Solution
After you have blotted the stain, the next step is to apply a cleaning solution. You can either use a carpet stain remover or you can make a cleaning solution on your own with household products. In order to make a homemade solution, you will have to mix one tablespoon of liquid dish soap, one tablespoon of white vinegar, and two cups of warm water. Since you want to prepare this solution as soon as possible, it is advised to heat up these cups of water in a microwave oven. After that, you have to apply the solution on the coffee stain.
Take a clean piece of cloth, dip it in the solution and gently rub it over the stain on your carpet. Just like the last time, move from outside and wipe towards the middle. After this solution has been effectively applied, blot the affected area with a dry towel. Keep on doing this until the stain is completely vanished.
Take a clean piece of cloth, dip it in the solution and gently rub it over the stain on your carpet. Just like the last time, move from outside and wipe towards the middle. After this solution has been effectively applied, blot the affected area with a dry towel. Keep on doing this until the stain is completely vanished.
If you were drinking black coffee, then this is more than enough to remove its stain. However, if your coffee contained cream or sugar, you will have to take things a step further. Mix one capful of laundry detergent and once cup of warm water. After thoroughly stirring the solution, apply it onto the coffee stain. This will help you break down the stickiness of cream and sugar.
Rinsing the Coffee Stain With Cold Water
In order to ensure that the stain has been entirely removed, use cold water to rinse the stained area once again. Do not forget to use a clean cloth every time. After this, blot your carpet once again. Applying any cream or powder in order to mask the stain is not recommended. This will only provide a temporary cover. After rinsing the spot with cold water, let the carpet air dry on its own.
If the coffee stain you want to remove is not fresh or new, then you will have to wet the stain before starting this cleaning procedure. This will help you loosen the dried coffee. Once this is done, you can follow the same steps for effectively removing the stain. Moreover, if you have tried everything and nothing seems to work, you can always call for a professional cleaning service. Experts have specialized tools and high-quality products and can effortlessly remove coffee stains from your carpet or rug in no time.
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