Coffee is anyone’s guilty pleasure, but it can also be quite “sinful” when it comes to the marks and stains it leaves on different surfaces and materials. This is why, for this article, we have prepared a mini guide from which you will learn how to clean the carpet, upholstery, cups, clothes, and car seat they’re unlucky enough to “meet” with a few drops of coffee. Without further ado, here are our tips, which will bring you a lot of peace, knowing that you haven’t damaged objects with an important sentimental or material value.
Carpet & upholstery
1. Blot up as much coffee as you can, with rags or paper towels;
2. Mix 2 cups of warm water with 1 tablespoon of dish soap and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar;
3. Blot the stain with the solution, but make sure you use a clean & white cloth or paper towel, to avoid color transfer to the carpet;
4. After the stain is gone, use a fresh cloth or sponge soaked in cold water to rinse;
5. Finally, use a dry cloth or paper towel on the carpet;
Cups
1. Sprinkle baking soda inside the cup;
2. Add a bit of white vinegar and watch the solution bubble up;
3. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes;
4. Rinse with warm water;
5. Sprinkle more baking soda, with a bit of water, and watch the solution turn into a paste;
6. Scrub with a sponge, in order to help remove the coffee stains quickly & effectively;
7. Rinse the mug with water and then wash it again, normally;
Clothes
1. Blot the stain with a clean cloth in cool water;
2. Pre-soak the item in a solution made of 1 liter of warm water, 1/2 teaspoon of natural dishwashing detergent, and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar;
3. Rinse with warm water;
4. Use a sponge to blot any remaining stain;
5. Rinse again in warm water;
6. Launder as usual.
Specification: This is the required treatment for synthetic fabrics. For cotton clothing, first, blot up as much coffee as you can, then pre-treat and use a stain remover (wipes or stain pens), or sponge with cool water. After that, launder as usual, using a detergent with stain-fighting enzymes, especially if your coffee had milk or sugar in it;
Car seat
1. Soak up as much coffee as you can with a rag or paper towel;
2. Apply cool water using a fresh paper towel, as this helps pull out more of the coffee;
3. Blot with another clean, dry paper towel, to remove excess water and coffee;
4. Use dish soap or baking soda to treat the stain, without damaging the seat. Blot gently, to create a lather, leave it for 30 minutes, then rinse with a fresh paper towel.
In conclusion, now you know how to deal with coffee stains on different surfaces and materials. The only thing we can add is that you should deal with a stain as soon as you notice it and, if it’s older, turn to experts – we are here to help you solve any problem, just call us!