FAAAAARK! Wretched cats have spilt coffee all over cream carpet. HELP.

[Alsoflamingo]

What do I do? Should I keep it wet (i.e. chuck water over it) until I can get some professional help? Seem to remember hearing that might prevent the stain 'setting'. Anyone know?

Well, you could wean them off the espressos for a start... How did they even hold the cups?

Blot the worst of it off (don't rub), then wet the area a lot, and keep blotting. Rubbing will spread it - you're trying to lift it out as much as you can

Do keep it wet,
and keep your cats away from the coffee machine.

Ha ha - yes, they really need to cut down on their caffeine!

Thank you both. Will get up there and start wetting and blotting.

a rug doctor from b&q etc will sort it out.

There is anyways coffee stains on my carpet. i have a vax carpet washer. It is brilliant.