How to remove Tea Stains from your carpet

Cleaning Tea Stains on carpet can be challenging, but following these steps will ensure the best results.

Closeup overturned cup with spilled tea on the white carpet surface

Tea Stains

Clean Difficulty: Easy3 of 10

Stain:
Colorless, yellowish, reddish, or brownish, darkening with age

Contains:
Tannin, sugar, vegetable coloring, flavoring, fruit extracts

Try This Remedy:

Step 1: Scrape or blot up excess spill.

Step 2: Apply detergent solution (see “Cleaning Solutions”), use damp towel, and leave 3-5 minutes.

Step 3: Blot-don’t rub.

Step 4: Apply white vinegar (undiluted), using a damp towel.

Step 5: Apply water with damp sponge.

Step 6: Blot again. Finish by weighing down a half-inch thick pad of white paper towels to absorb all the moisture. Leave overnight if necessary.

Cleaning Solutions to have on hand:

1.  Detergent: Mix 1/2 teaspoon clear dishwashing detergent with one cup of warm (not hot) water.

2.  Pre-soak Solution: Mix 1 teaspoon enzyme laundry detergent (such as Axion, Biz, or others) with one cup of water.

3.  Dry Powder Cleaner: Use powdered carpet cleaners.

4.  Dry Cleaning Solvent: Non-oily, non-caustic type sold as spot removal for garments. Caution: May be flammable.

Please keep the following text in mind:
*Note: Not all carpet fibers respond the same way when treated for stains. Before carrying out any of the above-mentioned cleaning procedures, we recommend that you contact the appropriate fiber company for their suggested maintenance guidelines. Failure to follow these carpet stain removal guidelines may void your warranty.For more information, please contact Diversified Flooring at (907) 302-2982 or contact us.