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How to Remove Coffee Stains from a Car's Interior

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By eHow Contributing Writer
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Spilled coffee is a fact of life in today's world of morning commutes through the urban jungle. These instructions are for cloth upholstery. If you have leather upholstery, use a commercial leather cleaner/restorer.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Dishwashing Detergent
  • Sponge
  • Warm Water
  • White Vinegar
  • White Vinegar
  • Paper Towels
  • Paper Towels
  • Paper towels
  • leather cleaner/restorer
  1. Step 1

    Soak up any residue of coffee by blotting with paper towels.

  2. Step 2

    Mix a solution of 1 quart water, 1 tbsp. white vinegar and 1/2 tsp. detergent (such as dishwashing soap.)

  3. Step 3

    Apply to stain with a sponge or towel and let sit for 15 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Wipe away with warm water.

  5. Step 5

    Stains from coffee with cream or other added ingredients may be more difficult. Increase the concentration of white vinegar and reapply if stains persist.

  6. Step 6

    Let dry thoroughly.

Tips & Warnings
  • Consider applying a stain-repelling product such as Scotchgard to protect rugs and upholstery. Use Scotchgard Leather Protector on leather upholstery.
  • Your car dealer may be able to supply you with cleaning products made especially for your car's interior.
  • 7-Eleven offers for sale Coffee Wipes, towelettes that contain a multi-enzyme solution that removes coffee stains.
  • Do not use cleaning solvents, oils, abrasive cleaners, detergents or ammonia on leather.

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on 10/24/2007 Oreck and Rug Doctor both make enzyme type coffee stain removers too, and plain old glycerin from the pharmacy works pretty well.

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