How to Remove Old Coffee Stains From Clothes

Delicious coffee creates quite a mess when spilled.

Many articles of clothing have been thrown away or placed in the rag bag as a result of a coffee stain. Coffee stains soak in fast and, if not attended to immediately, can be difficult to remove. If the article of clothing has been washed and dried the stain sets further, but there's still hope for removing the stain. Use supplies from the home to remove old coffee stains.

Things You'll Need

• White vinegar
• Water
• Measuring spoons
• 1-qt. container
• Sponge
• Cleaning cloths
• Baking soda

Instructions

1. Measure 1 tsp. of white vinegar and pour into the 1-qt. container. Fill with cold water.

2. Dip a sponge into the diluted vinegar and squeeze out the excess liquid. Blot at the coffee stain. Rinse the sponge out and continue to dip it into the vinegar solution, then blot and wipe at the stain.

3. Sprinkle a little baking soda on the coffee stain if it's persistent. Dampen a clean towel and use the towel to rub the baking soda into the coffee stain.

4. Launder the article of clothing according to the directions on the care label.

Tips & Warnings

• The best way to treat a fresh coffee stain is by immediately blotting away the stain with a paper towel and following with a cold-water blot on the reverse side of the stain.

• Hot coffee can burn the skin. If you spill coffee on yourself, check your skin before you attend to your clothing.

References

• Volcanica Coffee: How to Remove a Coffee Stain--Stain Removal Tips
• Stain Expert: Dealing With Tea and Coffee Stains