How to Remove Coke/Pepsi Stains

Carbonated drinks are a must at dinner or lunch time. Not only are they delicious, they also help in digestion when one has eaten too much. 7up or Sprite, especially, is consumed when one is feeling nauseous. But when your child drops Coke or Pepsi on the carpet or on his clothes, the drink can cause large laundry stains, leaving you confused about how to remove them. Remember, treating the stain timely, using the proper ingredients and method can help you get off the stain easily. Scroll below to look at the methods that are to be used when you or any other family member spills Coke or Pepsi on the carpet or the clothes.

·      Firstly, grab a paper towel or any other absorbent material that is near you, and blot the excess drink that is present on the carpet or clothes. Be careful to not spread the stain further into the carpet or the clothes.

·      Secondly, read the label of the carpet or garment that you have spilled the drink on. Some materials get adversely affected by certain products. Hence, be sure you are not using any ingredient that the label tells you not to use.

·      If you find no instructions on the label, you can always contact the manufacturer of the carpet. Another way to determine whether the cleaning solution should be used on the garment is to do a spot test on it. Apply a little bit of the cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area of the carpet or garment. Leave it in place for 2-3 minutes and then remove it. If the solution does not damage the clothes or the carpet, it is safe to be used on the entire stain.

For specific instructions regarding how to remove Coke or Pepsi stains from carpet or clothes, read below.

Remove Coke/Pepsi Stains from Carpet

If you think your antique rug has been ruined by the carbonated drink, you need to think again. The method described below provides you with a solution that you need to clean the Coke/Pepsi stain from your carpet.

Things that you will require:

·      2 bowls

·      White vinegar

·      Water

·      Measuring cup

·      Dishwashing liquid

·      Clean towels or cloth

·      Ceramic plate

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   The first step towards the removal of the Coke-Pepsi stain from your carpet requires you to form two separate cleaning solutions. To make the vinegar solution, grab a bowl, and add 1 part white vinegar and 2 parts water in it. Mix them completely. Now, grab a second bowl, and add ¼ teaspoon dishwashing liquid with 32 oz lukewarm water. If the stain is an old one, use 8 oz water only. Mix both the ingredients completely.

2.   Now, dip a white, clean cloth in the dishwashing liquid solution, and apply the cloth to the stained area. Press the soaked cloth on the stained area gently for 5 to 10 seconds so that the solution gets absorbed in the carpet.

3.   After you remove the soaked cloth, let the solution remain on the stain for 15 minutes.

4.   After 15 minutes, grab another, dry cloth, and start blobbing the stained area with it. The cloth will slowly absorb the solution from the carpet.

5.   Next, you need to apply the vinegar solution. To do so, grab another clean towel, dip it in the vinegar solution, and apply it to the stained area just like you did before.

6.   Leave the soaked cloth on the stain for 15 minutes.

7.   Place a heavy item, such as a ceramic plate, on top of the cloth.

8.   After the required time has elapsed, remove the plate and the cloth. Soak another clean towel in water, and blot the stained area with it to remove the vinegar solution from the carpet.

9.   To dry the carpet, use a clean towel or cloth. However, do make sure that the carpet dries completely. Else, you may have to face other problems such as mold.

10.   Check if the stain has disappeared. If it has not, repeat the above steps.

Remove Coke/Pepsi Stains from Clothes

Do not think that Coke or Pepsi stains can be removed from clothes in the same way as they can be from carpet. Read below to find out how exactly to clean Coke/Pepsi stains from clothes.

Things that you will require:

·      Bowl

·      Water

·      pH neutral laundry detergent

·      White vinegar

·      Clean cloth

·      Measuring cup

·      Regular laundry detergent

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   To make the required cleaning solution, grab a bowl, and mix the ingredients in the following quantities: 2/3 cup of water with 1 teaspoon of pH neutral laundry detergent and 1/3 cup of white vinegar. Mix them completely.

2.   Dip a clean, white cloth in the solution, and apply it to the stain. Blot it gently. Once one end of the soaked cloth dries, move to the other end. Keep doing so till the stain stops transferring from the stained clothes on to the clean cloth.

3.   Now, rinse another clean cloth in plain water, and apply it to the stained area in order to remove the cleaning solution from the clothes.

4.   Once done, wash the clothes as normal using 1 tablespoon laundry detergent.

5.   Let the clothes air dry. If the stain still persists, repeat the above steps.

How to Remove Mustard Stains

Who does not love mustard? What is a hot dog or a sandwich without mustard? Try eating a hot dog without it, and you will probably not even like it as much! Although mustard, similar to ketchup and mayonnaise, complements many foods, it can ruin your perfectly good day when you find it on your clothes, carpet or the upholstery. Mustard contains turmeric that is generally used to dye fabric. Hence, when mustard drops on your clothes, carpet or upholstery, it is likely to leave a dark yellow stain behind, unless treated quickly and in the proper way.

Before you remove the mustard stains, it is essential that you take care of the following things:

·      First and foremost, read the label of all the ingredients that you are going to use. If anything contains ammonia, do not use it! Ammonia combined with turmeric makes the stain permanent.

·      Secondly, read the label of the item which contains the mustard stain. Check for any instructions regarding any specific ingredient that should be avoided while cleaning it. You may also want to see if it is washable or not.

·      Also, try the cleaning solution on a small, hidden part of the fabric. Apply it for 2 minutes, and when you remove it, see if the cloth has discolored or been damaged in any way. If that is the case, do not use the same cleaning solution on the stain.

·      Gently blot away any excess mustard present on the fabric, ensuring that the stain does not spread. When you have done this, rinse the back of the stain well with cold water.

·      If the stain is old and you know the type of mustard that dropped on the fabric, you can start by first refreshing the stain. To do so, apply the exact same mustard on the stain, leave it in place for 5 minutes, and then start getting the old stain out from the fabric the way you would if it was a fresh stain.

Removing Mustard Stains from Clothes

Method One

Because it is yellow, one is likely to spot a mustard stain on your white shirt from a distance. Although tricky, you can get rid of the stain in a few simple steps. Do not embarrass yourself, and proceed in the following way.

Things that you will require:

·      Clean towels

·      Bowl

·      Measuring cup

·      Dish soap

·      White Vinegar

·      Water

·      Liquid laundry detergent

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   Firstly, what you need to do is place the stained clothing on a hard surface. Lay down one or two clean towels beneath the clothing so that the solution does not seep through while you are removing the mustard stain.

2.   Get hold of a small bowl; add ¼ teaspoon of dish soap, ¼ teaspoon of white vinegar and ¼ cup of warm water. Mix all three ingredients well.

3.   Apply the solution on to the stain. Do so using a sponge, towel or spoon. Let the stain soak in the solution for 15 minutes.

4.   Next, rinse the stained clothing with warm water.

5.   Wash your clothing as normal. After it has air dried, you will notice that the stain has disappeared. For second method regarding removal of mustard stains from clothes read below.

Method Two

Things that you will require:

·      Washing bucket

·      Color safe oxygenated bleach

·      Liquid laundry detergent

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   The first step requires you to fill your washing bucket completely with cold water.

2.   Now, soak the stained shirt in the water, and add color safe oxygenated bleach to the bucket according to the instructions on the box of bleach.

3.   Leave the shirt in the bucket from 30 to 40 minutes, depending on how large and deep the stain is.

4.   After passage of the required time, wash the clothes normally with your regular liquid laundry detergent.

Tip:

This method is best used for white clothing. Make sure you test all colored clothing for color fastness as bleach has the ability to discolor some materials.

Removing Mustard Stains on Carpet

A carbonated drink can get rid of stains? Yes, it can - especially mustard stains! Find out below how to utilize a carbonated drink to get out a mustard stain from the carpet.

Things that you will require:

·      Club soda

·      Clean towels

·      Spray bottle

·      Mild detergent

·      Water

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   To start off, take out a can of club soda from the refrigerator, and pour it over the stained area.

                                           

2.   Now, grab a clean towel, and start blotting the stained area with it. The mustard stain will start to get off.

3.   If the stain is deep, it may not get out simply by club soda. Follow the earlier steps by making a cleaning solution of mild detergent and warm water. Grab an empty spray bottle; fill it with 2 cups of warm water, and 1 teaspoon of mild detergent. Shake the bottle well.

4.   Spray the solution on the stained area.

5.   Leave it in place for 5 minutes.

6.   After 5 minutes, soak the stained area in cold water, and start blotting the carpet with a clean towel till it becomes dry. The stain would have disappeared by now.

Tip:

 Make sure the carpet dries completely after you have cleaned the stain. Leaving it wet can cause mold problems for you later.

Removing Mustard Stains on Upholstery

When the television has you too absorbed in it, you may drop mustard on the sofa upholstery while eating without even realizing it. The sooner you clean the stain, the quicker it will come off.

Things that you will require:

·      Water

·      Liquid dishwashing detergent

·      Measuring cup

·      Clean cloth

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   To make your cleaning solution, grab the required ingredients and mix them in the following proportion: two cups of cold water with 1 tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent.

2.   Dip a clean cloth in the solution, and apply it to the stained upholstery.

3.   Start blotting the stained area. Keep blotting and applying more solution when required till the mustard stain comes off from the upholstery.

4.   Next, move to a dry part of the cloth, soak it in cold water, and apply it to the stain to remove the cleaning solution from it.

5.   Lastly, you need to ensure that the upholstery gets dry. Blot the wet area with a dry cloth.