In a very inconspicous place, such as removing a register grate, test to see if the carpet is bleach safe. Cleaning the carpet alone will prob result in the coffee stain rising to the surface. My carpets are bleach safe and I do this when something was spilled and soaked into the padding as the stain will rise back up through the carpet even when cleaned using bleach and carpet shampoo. If your carpet is bleach safe, meaning your test spot had no color change and once dry you rub the spot with a wet cloth, then dry again and no color change, then you are safe to proceed. In a spray bottle, make a half and half mix of water and bleach, lightly mist the stain until the stain starts to disappear. If it reappears mist it lightly again. You only want the surface of the carpet to get we or it could hydrate the dried coffee in the pad and cause the stain to rise through the carpet again. Good luck!
I agree with above but I would also try household ammonia which is a bleaching agent also but not as severe. There is a site for professional carpet bleeders in the uk called Ncca and they give hints and tips. People putting self cleaning agents on usually help in setting it in. I have used a product called carpet power which is the best natural stain remover I have used , even better than the commercial stain removers available to me, but it may take a couple of applications to remove fully. Once it's in the backing it will wick up when wet which is why repeated treatments are usually required.
try oxiclean too. I I did get some carpet stain remover at Walmart in the auto department. It cleans every stain I've used it on including coffee, tea and soda.My carpet in auto was a horrible mess and it looks new. The can is silver and blue just look for it cost about 5 dollars a can but a big can. Good luck
@Wanda.ll oxiclean is a great stain remover. I have used it on red clay mud stains in carpets, and friend used it on her older carpets in her carpet cleaner before they came out with it in a bottle.
The absolute best thing for stains I have found is a product called SPOT SHOT. I use it on laundry pretreat and carpet stains. It works great and doesn't bleach the carpet out like oxiclean. It is readibly available at Home Depot, Walmart and Target, as well as other stores.
Additional Carpet Care Tips
Beer, wine, coffee and tea
Blot and neutralize with a white vinegar solution, then work a small amount of a detergent solution into the spot (1/4 teaspoon detergent per 1 qt. of water). Continue applying detergent and blotting until spot is completely removed. Using a spray bottle, rinse with tap water and blot to remove excess moisture. Apply paper towels and weigh them down, allowing the spot to dry.
Here are more cleaning guidelines for stains.
http://www.mohawkflooring.com/flooring-care-maintenance/carpet-care.aspx
I personally use plain hydrogen peroxide on my carpets for pretty much any type of stain other than grease. It will get up cat or dog vomit, as well as other cat or dog "deposits", and I would bet it will get the coffee stains out. I just pour a little directly on the stain. You'd want to test a small, inconspicuous area first just to make sure it doesn't fade out your carpet, but in all the years I've been using it, I've never had that happen.
I use hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle on all my carpet and clothing stains. Just spray and let it set for a minute or less then wipe up or repeat as needed..
Use 1/4 cup of white vinegar, 1 tbsp. of Dawn dish soap, and fill with water. Spray area liberally and let soak for 5-10 minutes and then proceed with blotting with a clean, dry towel until stain is removed. Some carpet stain removal products can be of great benefit for combating many types of carpet stains.
If you have a white or light carpet, you can make a hydrogen peroxide solution to remove a coffee stain from your carpet. Mix 1 tablespoon of 3% H2O2 hydrogen peroxide with 3 tablespoons of warm (not hot) water. You would use this the same way as your dish soap solution. You should definitely spot test the solution first, as it may bleach your carpet.
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Use 1/4 cup of white vinegar, 1 tbsp. of Dawn dish soap, and fill with water. Spray area liberally and let soak for 5-10 minutes and then proceed with blotting with a clean, dry towel until stain is removed. Some carpet stain removal products can be of great benefit for combating many types of carpet stains.
Hi Sharon, hope this helps you out.
https://www.countryliving.com/home-maintenance/cleaning/a31118687/how-to-remove-carpet-coffee-stains/
Hydrogen peroxide
If you have a white or light carpet, you can make a hydrogen peroxide solution to remove a coffee stain from your carpet. Mix 1 tablespoon of 3% H2O2 hydrogen peroxide with 3 tablespoons of warm (not hot) water. You would use this the same way as your dish soap solution. You should definitely spot test the solution first, as it may bleach your carpet.