How to Remove Soda Stains From Carpet

Remove soda stains from carpet with detergent.

Soda comes in many colors, such as red and dark brown. When soda is spilled onto carpet, it leaves those same colors. Soda carpet stains are sticky and ugly and need removed quickly before the stain sets in permanently. Remove messy soda stains with household cleaning agents.

Things You'll Need

• Damp white paper towels or rags
• Dish or laundry detergent
• Water
• Spray bottle or bucket
• Sponge

Instructions

1. Dab at the soda stain with damp paper towels or rags. Do not rub on the stain, as you want to lift the stain from the carpet fibers, not press it deeper into the carpet.

2. Place 1 tbsp. of dish detergent or laundry detergent in a spray bottle and fill it the rest of the way with hot water. If you do not have a spray bottle, fill a bucket halfway with the detergent and water.

3. Spray or wipe the cleaning solution onto the soda stain.

4. Dab at the stain gently with a white damp rag or paper towel. Use white paper towels or rags when removing the stain to prevent color transfer to the carpet.

5. Continue to place detergent on the stain and gently dab with the rag until the entire stain is lifted from the carpet. Turn the rag to expose a clean area as you continue to lift the stain.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not use bar soap on soda stains. Bar soap contains ingredients that may cause a permanent soda stain, according to the Ohio State University.

• Test a hidden area of the carpet with the detergent before cleaning the stain to make sure it does not harm the carpet.

References

• Ohio State University: Easy Stain Removal