So you stained your carpet with coffee. It happens. We know better than anybody that bringing your cup of coffee to your couch or home office is a ritual, a short moment of bliss in our otherwise busy schedules. If some of your delicious brew gets spilled on the way – well, that’s just a part of life.
But don’t panic! Getting coffee out of a carpet is not only possible but also easier than you might think.Â
Today, we’re going to walk you through removing coffee stains from your carpet so you can quickly restore it to its original condition like nothing even happened!Â
First things first, let’s talk about what you can use to get a coffee stain out of a carpet. Good news for you – in most cases, you don’t have to buy any special detergent or solution to get rid of a coffee stain.Â
You can use things you already have within your hand’s reach. Two popular homemade solutions are:
As you can see, both cleaning solutions are super easy to make and don’t require any expensive ingredients.Â
If you stain your carpet with coffee, it’s best to remove it immediately. These two simple mixtures make it quite a breeze.Â
Even the richest, most aromaticcoffee in the world can spoil the mood once it spills onto your new favorite rug.Â
Here’s the fun part – how to get coffee out of a rug step-by-step tutorial by us (people for whom this isn’t the first rodeo).Â
Depending on what type of mixture you’re going to use, the instructions vary. Let’s start with thevinegar mixture.Â
How should you proceed when you’re using  baking soda paste?Â
While the older stains may be a little bit more difficult to clean, using both of the methods explained above should give you some upper hand. In our experience, two to three rounds with either of them produce sufficient results.Â
Just remember to wet the stain beforehand, preferably with warm (not hot) water. This will help loosen up the dried coffee, making the removal much easier.
If the coffee stain is particularly stubborn, you can try mixing powdered laundry detergent with a few drops of white vinegar. Rub the paste gently into the stain (use a soft brush or toothbrush), and let it sit for a minimum of 5 minutes before rinsing it.Â
As a last resort, you can use store-bought carpet cleaning solutions or even order a carpet cleaning service. Â
Fresh coffee carpet stains usually don’t pose a bigger problem, so our recommendation is to try to remove them as soon as possible. We know it’s not always doable, and if you wait a couple of days, you may experience some more difficulty in cleaning a carpet coffee stain.Â
Our main tips are to use homemade remedies and avoid rubbing the stain. That’s many people’s first instinct; however, in most cases, rubbing a stain only works against us, increasing the risk of the coffee stain becoming permanent.Â
There you have it – two easy ways to remove coffee staining from your carpet. As you learned, dealing with this problem doesn’t have to be incredibly stressful, time-consuming, and expensive. You can use things you already have in your kitchen to remove coffee stains. All you have to do is give it a try and watch the magic happen!
For more useful coffee guides, be sure to check out our  Blog! Meanwhile, we see you on the other side, with your clean carpet and steaming, flavorful cup of coffee in hand.Â