How to Remove Coffee and Tea Stains From Fabric

Upsetting your cup is a tea party faux pas - but it doesn't have to ruin your clothes. Here's how to get rid of those stains.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ammonia
• Sponges
• Stain Removers
• Ammonia
• Water
• Paper Towels
• Paper Towels
• Paper towels
• Water
• Sponges

1. 

   Blot the stain immediately with paper towels.

2. 

   Sponge the stain using cool water.

3. 

   Apply a laundry stain remover.

4. 

   Wash and allow to air dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid exposing the fabric to heat until the stain has been completely lifted.
• Fabrics that require dry cleaning should be treated professionally.
• Mix a solution of 1 tbsp. ammonia and 2 c. water if the stain persists, and blot the solution onto the spot.

on 9/17/2006 Pour hydrogen peroxide directly on the stain. It will foam as it reacts with the blood, but will not harm the fabric. Let it sit several minutes, repeating the process until the stain is nearly gone, and stops foaming. Wash normally.

on 3/22/2006 I tried it on a white T-shirt that I spilled espresso on. I took it off the second I spilled on it and dunked it in water, so I doubt the stains had dried yet. Right now the shirt is sitting in the sink with bleach on it, but the stains aren't totally gone. I tried baking soda and rubbing alcohol also, but since I didn't have any enzyme stain remover around and the store is closed, I can't comment on how that works.

on 1/16/2006 My sister told me to use Soft Scrub on a tea stain on my white coat. I put it on a toothbrush, with a little bit of water, then let it sit. I added water and brushed around until the stain was gone (about 30 minutes).

on 6/11/2007 As soon as possible, rinse the stain with water, or even better with club soda, and let it dry. This is in case you are out and you obviously don't have any detergent in your purse. It's easy and it works.

on 11/22/2005 Soak the item overnight in Oxyclean. I treated the spot with pre-treater first, then soaked it. The stains are totally gone and my light-blue shirt looks good as new!