Vlekkenzoekmachine
Removing coffee stains
Gerelateerde vlekken: Coffee, Nespresso, Latte, Coffee with Milk, Espresso, Cappuccino, Caffè Latte, Café Au Lait
Coffee often goes wrong at precisely the moment when you are not paying attention. A mug on the sofa, a cappuccino spilled on the rug, or a cup that leaks on the floor on the way. Coffee quickly causes visible discolouration, especially on light-coloured materials. And if there is milk or sugar in it, you immediately have a second problem: a sticky residue that attracts dirt and makes the spot stand out again later.
When dealing with coffee stains, it helps to react quickly, but above all calmly and intelligently. If you rub too hard or use too much liquid, you will often make the stain bigger and cause a ring to form more quickly. Fortunately, in most cases, coffee stains can be easily removed if you follow the right approach. Below, you can first read what is important to know about coffee stains, and then what to look out for depending on the surface. Below you will find James' advice for each surface.
Eigenaar at James B.V.
Door het delen van deze blogs en informatie wil Martijn voorop blijven lopen met kennis over binnenmilieu, hygiëne, onderhoud en vlekverwijdering van tapijt, vloerkleed en meubels. Een bedrijf evenals de consument kan bij James terecht met vragen op het gebied van onderhoud en het verwijderen van vlekken uit tapijten, vloeren, vloerkleden of meubels.
Latest posts by Martijn Peters (see all)
Inhoudsopgave
Why you should NOT use household remedies to remove coffee stains
You can find all kinds of methods online for removing stubborn coffee stains. A popular category that is widely discussed online is removing coffee stains with household remedies.
At James, we know better than anyone that such measures are often not the best solution and can even be counterproductive. Furthermore, in 90% of cases, fresh coffee stains can simply be removed with water and a terry cloth towel. We therefore advise against using the following products to remove coffee stains:
- Salt: Salt is not a particularly effective means of removing coffee stains on its own, as it does not have the properties necessary to dissolve the components of the stain. Salt can fix the colour of the coffee stain, causing the stain to become embedded in the fibre.
- Cleaning vinegar: Cleaning vinegar has a low pH value and can damage various types of fabric if not used correctly. Although this may not be immediately apparent, vinegar can damage the material in the long term. In fact, with vinegar, you run the risk of the colour of the stain becoming fixed in the fabric, or in other words, becoming permanent. We therefore advise you not to use it on materials that are sensitive to acids, such as marble, limestone and various types of textiles.
- Alcohol: Alcohol is not a suitable agent for removing coffee stains, as it is not specifically designed to effectively tackle the components of a coffee stain. Furthermore, alcohol can damage some materials, especially if they are sensitive to solvents.
- Baby wipes: baby wipes are designed for cleaning and caring for babies’ sensitive skin. They do not have sufficient cleaning power to remove coffee stains. Baby wipes also often contain mild detergents, which can leave residues on the fabric, potentially making the stain even worse.
- Baking soda: we also strongly advise against removing coffee stains with baking soda. Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a versatile household product that is often used for various cleaning purposes. However, baking soda has a pH value of more than 7, which can affect the lanolin (fat found in sheep’s wool) in wool, for example. In the long term, this can even cause the wool fibres to become brittle and break.
Although there are countless methods circulating online for removing coffee stains using everyday products, we strongly advise against them. These household remedies are often not the best solution and can even damage the fabric of your carpet, floor covering or furniture.
Say goodbye to coffee stains with James Stainwonder
Fresh coffee stains can be easily removed in 90% of cases using water and a white terry towel. James Stainwonder offers an effective solution for stubborn or dried-on coffee stains.
This product has been specially developed for removing various stains, including coffee, tea, fruit, red wine and blood, from carpets and upholstery. James Stainwonder is biodegradable and safe for both natural and synthetic materials.
Order James Stainwonder online today or visit a retailer near you and say goodbye to coffee stains. With James Stainwonder in your home, you'll never have to worry about spilled coffee on your carpet, sofa or mattress again.