Chewing Gum and Coffee Stain Removal

I must start off by telling you that everything in here is a suggestion and if it fails I cannot be held accountable for these suggestions failing to remove the stain or any damage resulting in you trying to remove the stain(s).

Chewing Gum: Some common carpet stain removers will work really well at removing chewing gum. Goo Gone works particularly well at removal of chewing gum. Be warned however that Goo Gone is poisonous and there is a hint of color to it and could dye the carpet. Winning Colors is another good choice.

• Apply the Goo Gone or Winning Colors (or your product) using a old toothbrush or the cap of the bottle.
• Work it in to the gummy area to breakup the chewing gum.
• Pick out the pieces as you can of the chewing gum so you are getting rid of it as soon as possible and not reworking the chewing gum back into the carpet. Patience is a must.
• Repeat this as many times as you have to.
• If you are using a poisonous product you should flush the area with water after wards. This is very important is small children or pets in the home. Remember the best way is using a Wet/Dry Shop vac to use to remove water as you go. Or you are left with blotting up the water. Remember NOT to rub. Rub or scrubbing damages the fibers. Damaged Fibers needs what again? That the fibers have cracks, folds to hold stains.

If this fails to get the chewing gum out, call in the Pros. Often a Carpet Cleaner with a truck-mounted hot water extraction unit ( a steam cleaner) can get it out easily. Or Last resort???? Replace the carpet sadly. Or just the effected area of the carpet with patch work.

Coffee: You can try using WHITE vinegar.

• Heat the area with a hot, wet cloth and dab with the vinegar.
• Rinse the area and extract as much water as possible. Best thing to use of course is the Wet/Dry Vac or blotting the area with dry towels. Remember do not rub the area as we do not want to damage the fibers of the carpet. Breaks in the fibers are places for stains and dirt to hide.
• Repeat this step as often as you see transfer on to a white cloth or paper towel of the coffee.
• You can then use a coffee stain removers these are sold at most large stores, sorry I am going to avoid naming any here. But if you are a big coffee drinker you should have some on hand already for these moments and most large get near very thing stores have these types of products.

With the Holidays comes spills of all kinds be prepared and get yourself a Wet/Dry Vacuum. It is a must have. The soon you start to left those nasty stain causing substance off your carpet the better. Stop the spread and low your risk of damage to the carpet by having a Wet/Dry Vacuum. The best are the Shop Vacuums in my option. Have your rubbing Alcohol and Shaving Cream on stand by. Read my other articles for more stain removing ideas. Happy Birthday parties and or Holidays that bring you Fun, Joy and sadly Stains.