How To Clean Nicotine Stains From A Carpet

By  Anna Roberts

Things Needed

  • 1 qt. Warm Water

  • 1/2 tsp. Liquid Detergent

  • 1 tbsp. White Vinegar

  • Sponge

  • Clean Rag or Towel

Tip

Adding ammonia to the solution may help, but be sure to spot-test it first to make sure it won't change the color of the carpet. Make sure the room is well-ventilated.

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There are many reasons why a carpet may yellow over time, but nicotine stains are one cause that is particularly nasty because of the smell. Nicotine also creates a very greasy type of stain. You can usually remove nicotine stains from carpet with a homemade cleaning solution, but if the stains are very deep and set-in, a professional cleaning may be in order. You might want to consider shampooing or steam cleaning the entire carpet after removing the stains to get it as fresh as possible.

Step 1

Mix a solution of 1 qt. warm water, 1/2 tsp. liquid detergent, and 1 tbsp. white vinegar.

Step 2

Dip a sponge into the solution and blot the area of carpet with the nicotine stain until some of it comes out onto the sponge.

Step 3

Blot with a clean, dry towel or rags.

Step 4

Repeat the process until you have removed as much of the stain as possible.

Step 5

Blot the area with clean water.

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