In Celebration of National Coffee Day here are the best tips to remove coffee stains from your fabrics & textiles.

How to Remove Coffee Stains

1) Blot the coffee stain

• If the stain is fresh and still damp, blot it quickly with either a paper towel or some tissues.
• This will help remove excess liquids, along with some of the chemicals in coffee that give the stain its colour.
• This step also will make the next steps more likely to work well.

2) Rinse the stain with cold water

• If it’s an item of clothing, run it under the cold tap through the back of the stain for three to five minutes.
• Rub the stain gently every minute or so – this will help to loosen more stubborn marks.
• Repeat this action 2 to 3 times to remove fresher stains.
• If you have a fresh or smaller carpet stain, run some cold water over it and rub it gently to loosen the stain.

3) Add detergent to treat the coffee stain

• If the stain is still there, rub in a small amount of liquid laundry detergent while the surface is still moist.
• Once you’ve gently rubbed the detergent into the stain, leave it to set for a few minutes. This will be especially good for older stains.
• After five minutes, gently rub the stain between your fingers again to help loosen it.
• Rinse thoroughly with cold water.

4) Try using vinegar to remove the stain

• If your stain persists after treating it with detergent, then try using this mixture to treat the stain.
• Mix some powdered laundry detergent with equal parts of white vinegar and water. Mix it all into a paste.
• Test the mixture on a part of the garment that doesn’t normally show in order to make sure it won’t discolour the fabric. If it does, move straight to the next step.
• If there’s no danger of discolouration, rub the paste into the stain.
• Use a toothbrush, nailbrush, or other brush to gently scrub both sides of the stain.
• Rinse the fabric thoroughly.

5) Use a stain stick

• If you’ve tried everything above and your stain is still visible, apply a stain stick and leave to sit for a few minutes. These products are intended to help fight tough stains.
• Again, remember to test any new product on a small part of the garment first to make sure that it won’t discolor or harm the fabric.
• After 5 to 10 minutes, wash the garment normally with a commercial laundry detergent, like Persil small & mighty. Make sure to follow normal washing instructions.
• Before drying the garment in a tumble dryer, check to make sure that the stain has been removed – heat will set the stain.

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