Can Coca-Cola or Diet Coca-Cola Clean Carpet Stains?

Coca-Cola may remove stains from carpets, but it's also dangerous.

Sodas, such as Coca-Cola and Diet Coke, have a high level of phosphoric acid that cuts through grease and helps with some stains and cleaning around the house. While Coca-Cola may work as a carpet cleaner, it can also stain the fibers of your carpet.

Cleaning

According to Barefoot Lass, undiluted Coca-Cola removes stains on carpets. Apply straight Coca-Cola to the stain, wait 10 minutes and wash away the soda with a combination of soap and water. The high acid content cuts through blood, grease and other stains.

Warning

If you leave the soda on your carpet too long, the artificial colors in the drink set into the fabric, creating a new stain. Wash away the soda as soon as possible.

Considerations

Both club soda and hydrogen peroxide remove stains from your carpet, without the risk of staining from Coke products. Pour a small amount on the stain and blot away with a dry towel.

References

• Barefoot Lass: Crazy Things To Do With Coca Cola
• Wolfe Flooring: Home Remedy to Get Out Soda or Coke Stain
• The Coca-Cola Company: Products