Coffee stains: how to remove them without leaving streaks
Coffee enthusiasts are divided into mocha lovers and pod followers. But everyone agrees on one thing: whatever type of coffee you prefer, coffee stains on clothes and fabrics are the most difficult to remove!
Remove coffee stains
You get stained: just a moment's distraction or a cup of coffee in the morning poured yawning before being fully awake. Coffee stains are difficult to remove: above all it is necessary. Be timely and remove them quickly before the dirt oxidizes between the fires making it more difficult to eliminate. This is no wonder: just think that coffee, together with tea, is used to dye white fabrics beige, so it certainly doesn't go away easily!
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What to do in case of coffee stain
If the stain is recent, act on impulse and remove it quickly is the water: usually water is not enough to solve the problem but the stain fades at least a little. If you use Marseille soap in addition to water, you could be lucky and see the coffee fade completely. If this is not the case, it is necessary to evaluate the type of garment you are dealing with: if it is linen or a white tablecloth then you can use bleach or add hydrogen peroxide to the normal washing. If we are talking about a colored fabric, you can try vinegar. Put it in a spray to spray on the stain, diluting distilled water and apple cider vinegar. The mixture should be stirred for a few minutes and then sprinkled on the stain and left to act. It needs to be scrubbed vigorously but the stain fades considerably and goes away completely with a normal machine wash in hot water. This solution is ideal for cotton fabrics, t-shirts and jeans. For more delicate fabrics, on the other hand, it is necessary to pay much more attention so as not to damage them!
Coffee stains already dry: how to do it
If the fabric has absorbed the coffee and the stain has oxidized to remove it, you must immerse the garment in boiling water with a few drops of hydrogen peroxide on the stain. It should be left so immersed for at least a couple of hours. Only after this time should the garment be rubbed taking care not to damage the fabric. If the stain does not want to go away, you can try a little glycerin or ammonia.
Fine garments stained with coffee: the solution
If the garment is fine and the fabric is particularly dedicated, then it should in no case be put in the washing machine, better opt for soaking. Make a mixture of hot water and apple cider vinegar and let it soak overnight. If the stain is one of the most stubborn, you can use the stain remover: however, remember to test it on a hidden area of the dress to avoid the risk of damaging the dress! If it is silk, however, do not hesitate, wash the coffee stain with sparkling water and dry with a hairdryer. Magic: it works!
Accidents at the bar: what to do
Sometimes you take a coffee break and stain your t-shirt or shirt in a very evident way. In these cases it is better to wet the stain immediately: you can use an old grandmother's remedy based on a natural remedy but at the same time infallible. Apple cider vinegar and water, 1 part apple cider vinegar and 3 parts water. The mixture should be shaken carefully and sprayed on the stained area. This can be done as soon as you get home and if you manage to be quick the problem is solved ... or rather canceled!
Remove the coffee stains from the cotton
Sometimes to stain not only clothes but home furnishings, tablecloths, even carpets, curtains or runners. The important thing is to always evaluate the type of fabric to be stained and proceed according to the stain removal. Cotton, for example, is a resistant fabric: you can try immediately with water and Marseille soap, but in case of old stubborn stains you can try with glycerin or a mix of ammonia and alcohol.
Remove coffee stains from the carpet
Carpet and carpet are frequently stained with coffee, everyone knows this. What not everyone knows is that sparkling water can prove invaluable in removing stains! The carbonated water is in fact able to remove the coffee stain from the fibers: alternatively you can use lye and salt and then, once most of the dirt has been removed, cover the stain with glycerin and egg yolk for 30 minutes. And then (of course) rinse thoroughly with great care!
Clean the mattress from coffee stains
Who hasn't had breakfast in bed on Sunday morning? Put relaxation, put the pleasure of taking it easy, in the end you find yourself a nice stain on the mattress. Obviously the mattress cannot be put in the washing machine! There is a simple and natural way to remove the fabric: just prepare a mixture of boiling water in which to dissolve glycerin, grated Marseille soap, baking soda and white vinegar. This mix of natural but super active substances against coffee will give you an excellent result! Take a cotton ball moistened with glycerin and pass it on the stain: let it act for 30 minutes, then sprinkle the area with the spray solution based on bicarbonate, white vinegar and Marseille soap to cover the stain. Rub hard with a soft cloth: you will see, the stain will fade and your mattress will be as good as new without too much effort!
And now that you know every tip on how to get rid of the coffee and make all stains disappear… give yourself a break. You deserve a nice coffee!
