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Getting rid of coffee stains on carpet?
Asked by: katiem from PALO ALTO, CA
We have an area rug that has some coffee stains on it. What's the best way of getting rid of coffee stains from a wool rug? Is it too late if it has been a couple of days?
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You can have it cleaned by a professional, or you van use a good acting home remedy like this: To remove coffee stains from your carpet quickly blot the area with a clean, white cloth. Make sure to absorb as much of the liquid as you can. Next mix 1 teaspoon of a clear liquid dishwashing detergent with 1 cup warm water and sponge the area with the detergent solution. Blot again with a dry, clean cloth. Then, mix 1/3 cup white vinegar with 2/3 cup water and sponge the area with the solution. Blot dry agin. Remove the exc...
Answer Date: 07:19am 09/06/07
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Wow, I tried this since I had the ingredients lying around in my kitchen. It's not gone completely but it's much better now. Thanks to everyone else for their helpful tips. I'm going to try Richard's suggestion after I get some of the ingredients he suggested.
 

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Here are several things to try:
Lift out stains from carpeting and upholstery by sponging them with 1 cup clear ammonia in 1/2 gallon (2 liters) warm water. Let dry thoroughly, and repeat if needed.
Use a baby wipe to blot up coffee spills from your rug or carpet; it absorbs both the liquid and the stain. Wipes can also be effectively deployed when attacking various spills and drips on your clothing and upholstered furn...
Answer Date: 03:49pm 08/24/07
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Wash the particuler affected space of your carpet with i teaspoonful of LEMON JUICE mixed water or with a table spoon of vinegar as quickly as after the spot has been shown.
Answer Date: 12:53am 09/04/07
 
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Katiem:

To remove the coffee stains mix a solution of one teaspoon of a neutral, mild detergent that has no bleaches in it with one cup of warm water.
Blot this onto the stained area with a terry cloth.
Use another solution made up of one third of a cup of white vinegar with two thirds of a cup of water and blot onto the stain.
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Answer Date: 12:17pm 09/08/07
 
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