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When spilling coffee or tea on the carpet, how long should one wait before cleaning it up?

Is 36-48 hrs the right time frame?

Posted - November 15, 2016
Tag : caffeine junky

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  • 46117
    That depends on what you are cleaning it with.  Some cleaners do not worry about coffee stains or length of time, and some cleaners prefer the stain dry first.  So, it matters depending on whether it was Scotch-Guarded and whether it is on suede or velvet or cotton or silk and it matters what you are cleaning it with.
      November 15, 2016 2:37 PM MST
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  • Yes.  You must wait for it to thoroughly dry first. One thing you can do...If you have a dog, let it lick some of it off.
    Dogs love coffee

      November 15, 2016 2:39 PM MST
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  • 11148
    I don't know. My carpet is coffee-colored. No clean-up required.
      November 15, 2016 2:43 PM MST
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  • The quicker the better.
    Milk smells and breeds bacteria and fungus.
    If it's allowed to soak deep down then there's no chance to clean it up properly.
    If there's no milk in the drinks, then the quicker the better still works to reduce the stains.
      November 15, 2016 3:06 PM MST
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  • Black Coffee Matters  #BCM
      November 15, 2016 3:08 PM MST
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  • 17621
    All coffee matters......................;)
      November 15, 2016 3:44 PM MST
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  • 500
    Sacred are the coffee bean.
      November 15, 2016 3:45 PM MST
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  • 17621
    If I get something on carpet I clean it right away.  I usually spray Resolve on it and wipe.  That is a complete fix 99.99999999% of the time.
      November 15, 2016 3:45 PM MST
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  • 1268
    Have you ever used DMSO for this? That's mt go to, although I don't currently have carpet.
      November 19, 2016 3:56 AM MST
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  • 17621
    I don't know what DMSO is.  My bottom level is hardwood but my stairs and upstairs bedrooms are carpet.  It's new so I haven't had any cleaning situations yet, other than regular vacuuming.  I just checked to see what DMSO is, and no I've never used solvents on my carpet except for one time when I was living in an apartment I used duct tape to hold an extension cord in place and the sticky got on the carpet.  I had a mess but using a solvent/Resolve/solvent/Resolve over a few days finally got it off.  
      November 19, 2016 10:05 AM MST
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  • What a great tip!
    Never thought of it!
    On rare occasions have used DMSO with horses to transmit anti-inflammatory medications through the skin.
      November 19, 2016 1:32 PM MST
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  • Just spill more coffee and have brown carpets.
      November 15, 2016 5:11 PM MST
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  • 46117
    And order some clothespins for your nose while you are at it.  Old coffee smells bad. 
      November 15, 2016 5:33 PM MST
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  • Don't you have cats?
      November 15, 2016 5:41 PM MST
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  • 46117
    Noooooooooo

    I love cats but I am not doing a litter box anytime soon. 
      November 17, 2016 11:25 PM MST
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  • 1268
    Completely sensible. I am glad someone is thinking.
      November 19, 2016 3:57 AM MST
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  • 53535
    Quick, hide me!  I accidentally knocked over Just Asking's coffee cup, and you know how she is about that swill!


    ~
      November 17, 2016 11:10 PM MST
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  • 46117
    Blot.  If that is JA's room it is Scotchguarded.  She is very sensible that way. 
      November 17, 2016 11:26 PM MST
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  • 53535
    So you won't hide me, is that what you're saying?

    :|
      November 17, 2016 11:33 PM MST
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  • 46117
    I am hiding FROM you. 
      November 17, 2016 11:38 PM MST
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  • 1268
    Here is a pound of 100% Kona Coffee you can give her, that will earn you forgiveness and take you off the hitlist.
      November 19, 2016 4:00 AM MST
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  • 53535
    Thank you. You're the only one who cares. 
    ~
      November 19, 2016 6:50 AM MST
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