How to Remove Coffee Stains
Are you a coffee lover? If yes, you are bound to go through the tragedy that is written in the fate of every coffee lover ever. Imagine, wearing your favorite light-colored dress with a cup of coffee in hand and it’s taste in your head. And Boom! You missed the coffee sip just by the hairsbreadth. And there it is- a big ugly coffee stain on your prettiest dress.
As the country is going through the period of lockdown, it is quite evident that getting the stain removed from a professional won’t be easy. But don’t worry, Dhobi G is here to provide you with first-hand secret tips and tricks from experts on how to remove coffee stains using household ingredients. So that you never have to kill your wish of adorning yourself in your favourite light coloured dress.
Feeling interested in jumping into the details of the secret? Keep scrolling!
- The Game of Salt
Salt is no less than a hidden warrior in your kitchen. The number of uses it has and the number of tasks it fulfils is a long list to make. This warrior not just adds taste to the food but also helps in certain medications if appropriately used. And, it is also our first household ingredient for the list.
Grab a bottle of table salt and just sprinkle it on the coffee stain as soon as it occurs. Spread the salt all over the stain and in a generous amount. The higher will be the layering of salt, the more profound will it seep into the stained fabric. Let it be on the stain for a minute or two and then use a piece of cloth or paper towel to rub it away gently. Even if the stain doesn’t vanish away, it won’t spread either and trust washing for the rest.
- Bathe in Baking Soda
Not being limited to what its name suggests, Baking Soda is not just used for baking purposes. Baking soda is a great cleanser and used for deep cleaning purposes.
If you are having baking soda handy, you can remain assured that the coffee stain is most likely to be a guest only for some time. Start with blotting the coffee stain gently with the help of a cold, paper cloth or paper towel. And then, pour some good amount of baking soda on the area; let it ooze in the fabric for some time. Smudge it away using a dry cloth or towel- if stain exists, don’t panic, the stain would not have set into the fabric. Throw the dress for a wash as early as possible.
- Vinegar Victory
Vinegar can rightly be entitled as the master of cleansing. Just a little bit of vinegar into the washing agents, and the combination will prove fatal for all the stains. However, vinegar is of many types, and not every model is suitable for every stain.
Before we begin, there are two essential things that you ought to know about Vinegar.
- Always remember, only use white vinegar, especially while you are treating a coffee stain using vinegar.
- And two, keep in mind that after using vinegar on the, it will leave its smell on the fabric after the wash and stain removal process.
Once you are ok with that, you are all set to start attacking on your coffee stain. Vinegar can also be a part of the process of clothes, as it is highly effective when it comes to treating the spot stains. To use, just pour a drop or two over the coffee stain and make sure to blot it away with some dry cloth or paper towels.
- Pour out some Baby Powder
The Baby Powder that smells good and is soft to the touch, the powder that is so gentle on a baby’s skin, might not be the same for stains. The mild baby powder can show some hard fighting skills when it comes to coffee stains. Well, maybe it is not just for the babies.
Just like a baby powder successfully soaks up all the oil that your hair has, it can also help you in soaking up the clothing stains. To reap the benefit, directly apply some baby powder on the coffee stain. Keep it aside and let it seep in the fabric for some minutes. After that, use a soft brush or cloth to brush away the powder gently.
- Solution by Dishwashing Soap
A dishwashing soap can also help you out when it comes to coffee stains. The purpose of the cleanser (cleansing) remains the same. The only difference in the scenario is that the washing area replaces the kitchen.
Run the coffee stain under some cold water. Rub it gently, and apply some dishwashing soap or solution on the stain. Rub it gently and repeat the process at least twice. Don’t overdo or the colour might fade away. Also, give a good wash after the procedure for desired results.
Summing Up
Use these natural methods to get some rapid results. But remember, excess of everything is bad; don’t overdo the rubbing or quantity of ingredient or time you leave it on cloth. And for more such content, stay tuned to Dhobi G.
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