Coffee Stain Emergency: Add 'This' for Instant Removal!
โ The Morning Coffee Calamity: The Miraculous Way to Deal with Coffee Stains Instantly
Spilling coffee on your clothes during your commute or in the office is a very common accident. Because coffee stains have strong pigments and quickly seep into fibers, the success rate of removal highly depends on how quickly you act. It gets particularly tricky as the tannin component oxidizes and turns brown over time. I''m sharing the emergency stain removal trick I've mastered after dealing with countless coffee spills.
๐จ The Golden Time: You Must Act Within 3 Minutes!
It is most crucial to address a coffee stain within 3 minutes of it happening.
๐ The ''Miracle Ingredient'' for Coffee Stains: Dish Soap and Vinegar
Coffee stains are organic stains, so the most effective approach is combining an ingredient that breaks down grease with an acid.
1. Do Not Wipe with a Wet Wipe or Cloth!
- Rubbing the stain forces it deeper into the fibers, making it harder to remove. The first step is to gently blot and absorb the spill from the edges to the center using a tissue or a clean, dry cloth.
2. The Magic Mix of Dish Soap + White Vinegar:
- In a small bowl, mix neutral pH dish soap (1) and white vinegar (1) in a 1:1 ratio.
- Apply this mixture to a clean cloth or a soft toothbrush and very gently dab it onto the stained area.
3. Rinse Quickly with Cold Water:
- Wait for about 5 minutes for the mixture to break down the stain.
- Rinse the stained area with cold water. Hot water is absolutely prohibited because the coffee''s tannin can be set into the fibers by heat.
๐ Post-Removal Caution
Never put the garment in the dryer or iron it until you are absolutely sure the stain is completely gone. Heat can permanently set even the smallest residual stain. Once the stain has vanished, wash as usual and air dry. This dish soap + vinegar combination is effective for most organic stains, including tea, juice, and soy sauce, so keep it in mind!