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If simply wiping away with a wet cloth doesn’t do it, pour white vinegar over the stain, let sit to dissolve, and wipe away. Allow the surface to air dry. If your furniture has any special finishes, be sure to double check that vinegar’s acidity won’t ruin its appearance.
Cups and Mugs
Being that they’re actively filled with coffee again and again, your ceramic mugs and glasses are most subject to stains. To have them looking good as new, make a paste of baking soda and water and use it as an abrasive to scrub out the inside of the cup or mug. Rinse, wash, and they should look good as new.
Cup of coffee fell on carpet. Stain is on floor.
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Natural Coffee Removers
These solutions are your next, all-natural defense, for when water doesn’t do the trick.
Salt: Pour a thick layer of table salt over the stain, allowing it to really seep into the fabric. At the very least, this will keep the stain from spreading. Repeat the process as needed until all the coffee has been absorbed.
Baking Soda: After blotting with a damp paper towel, sprinkle baking soda on top of the stain and allow it to seep in. Blot away with a dry towel or cloth. This will also keep the stain from setting. Repeat the process as needed until the stain has been removed.
White Vinegar: Pour a few drops over the stain, and blot with a clean, dry cloth or paper towel. You can use white vinegar for spot cleaning and it can also be added to the washing machine for further deep cleaning.
Baby Powder: After blotting with a damp paper towel, sprinkle baby powder on top of the coffee stain and give it time to seep in. Blot away with a dry towel or cloth. Repeat the process as needed until all the coffee has been absorbed.
