Removing coffee stains from a carpet

You walked with a cup of coffee and suddenly stumbled and spilled all its contents on the carpet. These spots are unsightly and make the carpet look old and dirty. Do not worry! You can clean up the mess immediately. Follow these steps to remove the stain.

Instructions

  1. Dry the area with a white cloth and clean to absorb as much liquid as possible. Start from the part outside of the stain to prevent it from spreading.
  2. Mix one teaspoon of mild dishwashing liquid detergent with one cup of warm water.
  3. Apply the detergent solution on the area with a sponge. Dry again with a white cloth.
  4. Mix 1/3 cup white vinegar with 2/3 cup of warm water.
  5. Apply the vinegar solution with a sponge. Dry with a clean white cloth.
  6. Clean the area with a sponge and clean water. Dry with a clean white cloth.

Tips & Warnings

  • Using a clean white cloth that you avoid colorfast cloth dyeing on the carpet.
  • Avoid rubbing or scrubbing, this will cause the stain to spread.