Tea Stain On Carpet

[Prudie]

I knocked a full cup of tea onto a nearly new deep pile silvery green carpet. Over this week I have done it with Vanish foam 3 times which barely touched it and then sponged it with Ariel solution but every time it dries it's there worse than ever. Really brown. I'm at my wits end. Luckily OH hasn't seen it as on my side of the bed but how on earth can I remove the brown marks??

[Islay]

mix a bit of white vinegar with a bit of water, and apply it directly onto stain using a sponge or dishcloth.
Allow this to sit on the tea stain for 5 to 10 minutes.
Rinse the affected area with cold water. The tea stain should no longer be visible.

[Sqad]

I've just asked Mrs sqad who advises:

Don't mess about...get a professional in.

[Prudie]

I've seen white vinegar suggested on the internet. It's not something we have in the cupboard so you think it's worth trying Islay? I must admit I felt sure Ariel would get it out - as you can imagine it's sploshed over a large area.

[Islay]

I use white vinegar so much now for spillages and cleaning and even unblocking sinks - I now swear by it and its so cheap.

[bednobs]

i agree with mrs sqad

[dance2trance]

Buy Dr Beckham carpet cleaner £1.80 in Waitrose/Dyas/Morrisons. Totally effective. Get some in. Have used to remove blood, wine, paint, etc.. Miracle product. White Vinegar is £1 a bottle but won't lift the stain. Other wacky things what clean stains on carpets are: spray on furniture polish and WD440.

[Prudie]

I have to be honest that I was dubious but stopped on the way home last night, got some white wine vinegar and amazingly it disappeared like magic so thanks Islay. I'm not sure why it worked when the other stuff didn't. The bedroom smells like a fish and chip shop but hey!

[Islay]

Your welcome prudie - glad it worked and Mr Prudie didn't see it xx