How to Remove a Coffee Stain from Clothing

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Coffee is a great morning pick-me-up but can be a real downer when it spills on your clothes. Not only is it hot, but it also stains and can be hard to remove. With a little patience and simple steps, coffee stains can be removed.

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Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Toothbrush
Liquid detergent

Step 1

Rinse the backside of the material with cold water. Do not rinse directly on the front side of the stain. Squeeze the garment to remove any excess water.
Step 2

Pour a small amount of liquid detergent on the stained area. Use your finger or a small toothbrush and rub the detergent onto the stain. Let the garment sit for five to 10 minutes allowing the liquid detergent to soak into the fabric. If the stain is not fresh, let the garment soak for a longer period of time.
Step 3

Rinse the garment thoroughly with cold water. Continue rinsing until all of the detergent has been removed. If the stain remains, repeat the soaking and rinsing process. If the stain does not come out after several attempts, take the garment to your dry cleaner. If the stain has been removed, wash it normally in warm water and let the garment air dry.

Tips & Warnings

Do not dry the garment in the dryer if the stain is still on the garment. Drying the garment will make the stain harder, if not impossible, to remove.

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