How to remove coffee stains.

Coffee stains. It’s not the pick-me-up you were after BUT it’s a battle you CAN win. 

Spilling coffee is going to happen at some point if you’re a caffeine connoisseur; we’ve all been there. The good news? Coffee stains don’t have to be forever. With a little know-how (and maybe some smol magic), your clothes can be as good as new. 

Let’s break it down: synthetics vs. cotton.

Coffee stains on synthetic clothes.

Synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon are best tackled by the following 5 steps:

1. Blot, don’t rub.

Seriously, no scrubbing. You’ll make things worse. Gently blot up the excess coffee with a clean, dry cloth.

2. Mix your potion.

Combine 1 litre of warm water, with ½ teaspoon of smol Washing Up Liquid and 1 tablespoon white vinegar.

3. Let it soak.

Dunk the coffee-stained area into the potion and leave it to work its magic for 15 minutes.

4. Rinse & wash.

Use warm water to rinse the fabric before washing as usual in your machine. Pick a cool temperature of around 30°C or below and pair with smol Laundry Capsules and Stain Gel for a really deep clean. 

5. Air dry.

Top tip: stains love dryers. It can set them solid. So don’t throw your synthetic garment into the dryer - there are lots of ways to air dry indoors and out and it will save on your energy bills too!

Stain-free and fabulous.

Remember, whatever the fabric, the key is swift action. Don’t let the stain settle, and always check before drying. (We repeat: don’t dry until the stain is gone).

So next time you spill your coffee, take a deep breath and chill like an iced caramel macchiato. You need a cool head and cooler temperatures to fix this mess. You’ve got this!