How to Remove Coffee, Urine, and Other Stains from a Carpet

You can make the ideal homemade carpet cleaner for each type of disaster you want to remove, whether it's coffee, blood, wine, or pet stains.

 

Oops! Whatever shouldn't go on the carpet invariably does, whether it's grape juice, a small gift from Fido, or finger-paint artwork from your 3-year-old.

 

We've compiled a list of the top DIY carpet stain removers that you can prepare using items from around your home with the assistance of carpet manufacturer Shaw and rug maker and importer Nourison.

Cleaning & Removing Carpet Stains: Steps

To get stains out of the carpet:

• Just blot the stain.
• Dry, beginning inside and working out.
• Thoroughly rinse with hot, clean water.
• Blot once more.
• Avoid ever scrubbing the carpet to avoid damaging the fibers or allowing the spill to seep through to the carpet pad.

 

Pro2ProTip: To be sure one of the procedures won't stain your carpet, test it out first in a hidden location.

In addition to these techniques, a number of spot removers are available.

 

How to Remove Water-Soluble Stains, Including Red Juice

 

Use a straightforward cleaning solution of 32 ounces of water and 1/4 teaspoon of non-bleach detergent (or white vinegar).

 

Water-soluble stain types:
 

• Alcoholic beverages
• Berries
• Colas
• Excrement
• Food dyes
• Gravy
• Ice cream
• Jelly
• Milk
• Mud
• Washable ink
• Wet or latex paint

 

How to Remove Tougher Water-Soluble Stains, Like Coffee

 

Try mixing 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of ammonia (but not on the carpet made of wool or wool blend; use water and mild detergent instead).

 

If it doesn't work, you can also try a solution of 1 part chlorine bleach to 5 parts water, but only on carpets that have been solution-dyed, like polypropylene. If you are unsure of what kind of carpet you have, check with the manufacturer because bleach will damage other types of carpets.

 

Difficult water-soluble stain types:

 

• Blood
• Chocolate
• Coffee
• Mustard
• Tea
• Vomit
• Wine

 

How to Remove Other Types of Typical Stains
 

Oil and Fat

Cover the carpet with a paper towel and iron it on the warm setting. The wax, fat, or oil ought to adhere to the paper towel and rise up from the carpet.

 

Smoking Burn

These can be eliminated by gently scraping the pile with a hard, flat edge, such as the edge of a dull knife.

 

Glue

1.          Apply rubbing alcohol to a cotton ball or soft cloth and press it to the injured region.
2.          Repeat the process until the carpet is clean after completely moistening the glue residue.

 

Wax and Gum

 

1. Freeze the wax or gum using ice,
2. Then smash it with a blunt instrument, like a spoon.
3. Vacuum the carpet and dab it with a white cloth before the pieces soften.

 

Nail Polish

 

Use a rag dampened with nail polish remover to wipe the area clean.

 

Urine

• Use white towels to absorb as much as you can, and then blot with a cool, moist cloth.
• After that, spray or dab with a white vinegar and water mixture.
• Lastly, apply a mixture of 32 ounces of water and 1/2 teaspoon of a clear, mild, non-bleach detergent, rinse, and blot dry.
• You could also try housebreaking assistance like No-Go if the urine was caused by a dog accident.

 
Dirt and Mud

 

1. Let your carpet air dry before vacuuming it to get rid of muck.
2. Refrain from rubbing it with a cloth because doing so will make the stain worse.
3. Vacuuming the area repeatedly until the majority of the dirt is removed.
4. Next, combine one cup of warm water with one teaspoon of dishwashing detergent.
5. Blot the area as necessary to completely remove the stain.
6. Permit the rug to air dry.

 

Carpet Cleaning and Maintenance
 

You should always get your carpet professionally cleaned every 12 to 18 months, even if there are no accidents.

 

You can hire a steam carpet cleaner or choose from various professional carpet cleaning services. They are typically offered at your local grocery.

 

You should bear the following in mind if you choose to complete the task yourself rather than employ a professional:

1. To avoid damage from getting the carpet overly wet, make sure the carpet cleaning machine you use has adequate vacuum strength to allow the carpet to dry in 6 to 12 hours.
2. To shorten the time needed for drying after cleaning, use fans or a dehumidifier. Be careful that mildew and bacterial growth are possible if your carpet is wet for more than 24 hours.
3. Pick a cleaning agent with a pH of no more than 10, and be sure to rinse out all detergent after cleaning.
4. Verify your warranty once more. Stain-resistant carpets must be cleaned with solutions designed for them, otherwise, you run the risk of reducing their effectiveness and nullifying your guarantee.