Are you someone who can't function without your morning tea or coffee? We understand the feeling! But what happens when your hot drink spills on the carpet?
Don't panic, because we have the best professional carpet cleaning method for you!
With our 30+ years of expert experience we are here to help you achieve the easiest and most effective carpet cleaning solution, that is safe, will not damage your precious carpet or upholstery and be used by you at home.
There are lots of articles online suggesting alternative methods to removing pesky tea & coffee stains from your carpet, from using vinegar, baking soda to dish soap!
Whilst some of these methods may be convenient if you only have these items at hand, you run the risk of not removing the staining correctly and/or damaging the surface in which you are trying to clean.
We are going to recommend only methods & products that a professional carpet cleaner would use, so you can achieve an effective pro clean at home.
What you will need:
- Clean dishcloth or paper towel or kitchen roll
- Spray bottle or a wet sponge
- Clean dry cloth
- Lukewarm water
- Brown Carpet Stain Remover, designed to breakdown the tannins present in coffee & tea - We recommend Dirtbusters Coffee & Tea Stain Remover
These methods will work on all brown staining, such as hot chocolate, pet mess, teas, coffee or any other brown marking or staining. Just to note, if the stain is caused by something like food - this will need to be carefully removed from the carpet before cleaning, ensuring that it is not spread and made worse.
Dirtbusters Coffee & Stain Remover is safe to use on any carpet or upholstery fabric, but we do recommend testing a small patch first.
How To Remove Fresh (& Wet) Coffee & Tea Stains:
The key to removing coffee stains is to act fast and avoid rubbing the area, which could worsen the stain. Here are the steps you need to take:
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Blot the area with a clean dishcloth or kitchen roll to absorb as much spilt liquid as possible.
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Treat the area with clean warm water using a spray bottle or wet sponge, being careful not to use water that is too hot as it could set the stain. Blot up the excess liquid with a clean cloth or kitchen roll.
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To remove the tea or coffee stain, use Dirtbusters Tea & Coffee Stain Remover Spray. Always test the product in a small area first. Apply directly to the stain and blot with a cloth or towel to remove staining. Do not scrub or rub the stain as this could damage the fabric fibres.
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For stubborn stains, allow to work for 5-10 minutes before blotting.
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Rinse the treated area with clean water and blot excess moisture.
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Finally, leave the area to dry completely.
- Repeat steps 3-6 if the staining is still visible
How To Remove Old Coffee & Tea Stains:
Dried out coffee & tea stains are harder to remove, but following the below steps with an appropriate brown stain remover, it is still possible to completely remove the staining from your carpets & upholstery.
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Treat the area with clean warm water using a spray bottle or wet sponge, being careful not to use water that is too hot as it could set the stain. Blot up the excess liquid with a clean cloth or kitchen roll.
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To remove the tea or coffee stain, use Dirtbusters Tea & Coffee Stain Remover Spray. Always test the product in a small area first. Apply directly to the stain and blot with a cloth or towel to remove staining. Do not scrub or rub the stain as this could damage the fabric fibres.
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For stubborn stains, allow to work for 5-10 minutes before blotting.
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Rinse the treated area with clean water and blot excess moisture.
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Finally, leave the area to dry completely.
- Repeat all steps if the staining is still visible
Using the above professional carpet cleaning methods with Dirtbusters Tea & Coffee Stain Remover Spray, you can rest easy knowing that even the toughest coffee stains will be removed from your carpet. Say goodbye to unsightly stains and hello to a clean, fresh-looking carpet!
Do's & Dont's:
Do:
- Treat fresh staining immediately
- Use a brown stain remover that breaks down tannins
- blot up excess spillage
- clean old staining
- contact us for any help or advice
Don't:
- Scrub or rub the stain
- Use any toxic or household remedies like dish soap - they can damage or make the stain worse
- over wet the carpet
- use hot water on the stain
Dirtbusters Tea & Coffee Stain Remover Spray
