How to remove coffee & tea from a polypropylene rug

Material context

shaggy, budget flatweave, outdoor rugs, most sub-£100 rugs. That drives what you can and cannot apply – see the warning above.

The protocol, step by step

1. Blot.
2. Cold water + Fairy Liquid; dab.
3. Dry stain: Vanish Oxi Action solution, 1 scoop / 250 ml warm water, 10 minutes contact, rinse, blot.
4. Stubborn: Dr Beckmann Carpet Stain Remover, 5 minutes contact.

Products needed

• Fairy Liquid – see on Amazon.co.uk
• Vanish Oxi Action – see on Amazon.co.uk
• Dr Beckmann Carpet Stain Remover – see on Amazon.co.uk

Realistic verdict

Polypro clears coffee easily. Full recovery expected.

Frequently asked questions

How fast do I need to act?

Within 30 minutes. On polypropylene specifically, the coffee & tea window is the same but the response differs – see the protocol above.

What must I never do to polypropylene?

Spot-test Vanish on coloured polypro.

What is the realistic recovery rate?

Polypro clears coffee easily. Full recovery expected.

When to stop and call a pro

Any coffee & tea spot on polypropylene larger than 30 × 30 cm; any second incident on the same spot (pigment or odour compound); any polypropylene rug already treated with the wrong product (hot water, or the "never" listed above). Professional wet cleaning cost for polypropylene: typically not worth it, replace the rug.