How to Get Coffee Stains out of Your Carpet

What Supplies Will You Need?

Before you start cleaning, you should know which supplies to use on your carpet. There is a fine line between what works and what doesn’t — some products can even cause coffee spills to spread or go deeper into the flooring. Make sure you have these products on hand when tackling coffee spills:

• Light-colored towel or rag: Using a light-colored towel can help you tell how much of the stain is coming out and whether you need to use another method.
• Sponge: You can also use a sponge rather than a cloth to dab cleaning solution on the coffee spill.
• Cold and/or warm water: The water temperature makes a big difference when cleaning anything, especially something as delicate as your carpeting. You may need both cold and warm water at various points to get rid of the stains.
• Hydrogen peroxide: This solution won’t stain a carpet because it doesn’t have any dyes. However, if you’re unsure whether your carpet will be safe, test a small spot with just hydrogen peroxide to ensure it won’t create an even worse stain. If it does, use a vinegar mixture instead.
• Dish soap: Dish soap is known for being a good cleaner for more than just dishes. Use it on your carpet to see if it lifts any existing coffee stains.
• White vinegar: Although this substance is not as effective at coffee stain removal as hydrogen peroxide, vinegar can also do the trick if the first choice doesn’t work for you.
• Bowls for cleaning solutions: Make sure you have bowls or other containers on hand for an easier cleaning process.
• Laundry detergent: You will need laundry detergent if the coffee had any milk or sugar in it.
• Baking soda: If your chosen coffee stain remover doesn’t work on its own, you may need baking soda.
• Wet/dry vacuum: If you have a wet/dry vacuum, great! If not, you can likely still lift your coffee stain without it.

What Should You Do for a New Stain?

If you just spilled your coffee, you’re in luck. It’s much easier to remove new coffee stains than older ones. Use this method to address the issue fast:

• Blot it: Try blotting the coffee stain with a white towel. Don’t rub the spot — simply lift and press the cloth over it repeatedly.
• Use cold water: Once all the liquid has been soaked up, pour a small amount of cold water on the stain. With a different cloth or a clean part of the same cloth, continue to blot the spot as you did before.
• Create a solution: If using cold water and blotting doesn’t remove the stain, you can create a DIY stain removal solution using either hydrogen peroxide or white vinegar. Mix 1/2 cup of hydrogen peroxide with 1/4 teaspoon of dish soap in a small bowl. You can also mix 1/2 tablespoon of dish soap and 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar with one cup of water.
• Apply the solution: Using either another light-colored towel or sponge, dab the mixture onto the coffee stain, moving from the outer edges inward. Once every part of the stain has the solution on it, allow it to sit for about 10 minutes.
• Remove the stain: After 10 minutes, blot the coffee stain again using a paper towel or clean cloth towel to soak up all the liquid.
• Try a wet/dry vacuum: If neither of those coffee stain removal tips works, you may need to ramp up your cleaning technique. Saturate the stain with the DIY stain remover again and let it sit for another 10 minutes. Then, using the wet setting of a wet/dry vacuum, soak up all the liquid. Continue this process until the stain is removed.

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