How To Remove Coffee Stains From Stainless Steel Thermos:



Coffee in a thermos remains warm for a longer time than mugs. Because of this reason we usually have to use them. Most of the people also take the coffee in the thermos to their work places in order to save the cost which they have to spend to buy the coffee there. However coffee can stain your thermos and make it ugly from inside. A stained thermos also changes the taste of the fresh coffee. And one more important thing is that stained thermos may lead to coffee poisoning which is a dangerous disease. So it is of prior importance to remove these stains. A few simple steps mentioned below can help you to remove these stains.You can adopt any one of the following methods for the stain removal.

Things you will be required

For Method 1:

·      Baking Soda
·      Tooth brush
·      Bottle brush

For Method 2:

·      Hydrogen peroxide
·      Baking Soda

Steps Required

For Method 1:

1.   Firstly rinse the thermos to remove all liquid coffee present in the thermos. You can also initially use detergent while rinsing with water,
2.   After rinsing, Pour 2 tea spoons of baking soda in the thermos. Now add warm water in the thermos until it is almost completely filled.
3.   Close the lid, shake it well and leave it for 30 minutes depending upon the level of stains.
4.   After that open the lid of the thermos. Brush it gently with bottle brush to remove all bottom stains.
5.   Rinse the thermos and use bottle brush along with to remove all the slippery feel of baking soda.
6.   Dry the thermos and now it is ready for use.
(If the bottom stains in the thermos are very stubborn and are not removed you can go for the method number 2)

For Method 2:

1.   If you haven’t applied the method 1 and directly applying the method 2, then firstly normal wash the thermos to remove all liquid material.

2.   Mix half cup of hydrogen peroxide with two tea spoons of baking soda. Pour it into the thermos, give it a soft shake and allowed it to stay for 30 minutes. This will possibly remove the bottom suborn stains.

3.   After that rinse it well.

4.   Repeat the procedure if the stains are still present.

Tips and Warnings:

1.   It is very important to keep coffee thermos clean. Dirty thermos may lead to coffee poisoning (a serious disease).

2.   Always wash the Thermos properly after using them. This will help to prevent stains to develop in future.

How To Remove Coffee Stains From Ceramic Mugs or Cups:




Most of the people get annoyed by the coffee stains left in their cups. These coffee stains not only decrease the pleasing effect after finishing the coffee but also cause odour in the mugs. These permanent coffee stains usually developed in the mugs if coffee is allowed to stay in the mug for a long time or not washed properly. But with the help of the steps mentioned below you can remove these stubborn coffee stains in mugs.

Things you will be required:

·      Baking Soda
·      White vinegar
·      Tooth brush

Steps:

1.   Place 1 table spoon of baking soda in the mug. After that add 1 table spoon of white vinegar and then add a small amount of hot water. You can also add a small amount of salt in the baking soda and vinegar mixture.

2.   Now rub the entire surface of the cup especially the stain area. U can also use a tooth brush so that the scrubbing can be done in a good manner. The baking soda present in the mixture removes the stains and vinegar remove the odour.

3.   After that rinse the mug with hot water and wash it as usual.

Tips and Warnings:

1.   Always wash the coffee cups properly after using them. This will help to prevent stains to develop in future.

2.   Coffee stains that are developed over a long time are sometimes not easily removable and several attempts are required to remove them.

How To Remove Coffee Stains From Carpet:



If you are at home you want to take your coffee in a relax mood walking around or sitting on a couch or a carpet. During this relax mood you may spill the coffee on the carpet. But in that case you don’t need to be worry at all. But the sooner you will deal with the issue the easier it will be, as the coffee stains become stub born if not timely dealt. Following simple steps will help you to remove coffee stains from carpet.

Things you will be required:

·      Paper Towels or soft cloth
·      Detergent
·      Water
·      Spray bottle
·      Baking soda (for stubborn stains)
·      Vinegar (for stubborn stains)

Steps:

1.   Blot the stain with the help of light colour towel or a cotton cloth to remove all excess wet and dry material. Keep blotting until no excess material is being absorbed by the towel. It is better to blot the stain from outward to inward so that it may not spread more.

2.   Spray the water on the stain and blot the stain as did in step one. Repeat this procedure until no more stain is absorbed by the towel/cloth.

3.   Mix a small amount of detergent with water in a small cup. Apply it on the stain with the help of towel/cloth and blot it. Repeat this procedure until no more stain is absorbed by towel/cloth.

4.   If the stain is still present, make a paste of baking soda and water, like the consistency of a tooth paste. Apply it on the stain and let it to dry. When it is fully dried vacuum it away. The stain hopefully would be gone.

5.   If stain still not removed make a mixture of white vinegar and water in the ratio of 1 by 2. Spray this mixture on the stain and blot it as usual.

6.   If your stain is too stubborn and is not removed by applying all these steps, still the game is not over. There are number of commercial products available in market which will surely remove the stain. You can search one of them in the market and apply it on the stains

7.   When the stain is fully removed place a dry towel on it. Pressed it gently so that all the extra moisture is absorbed.

8.   After that vacuum the carpet so that the carpets texture is restored.

Tips and Warnings:

1.   Do only blotting. Avoid rubbing or scrubbing, this will spread the stain on the carpet.

2.   If you can’t deal with fresh stain right away spread the salt over the stain. Salt will absorb the moisture along with the pigment causing the stain.

3.   Using a clean white cloth for blotting is best.

How To Remove Coffee Stains From Clothes:



Coffee is a choice for all whether you are at office or at home. There comes a time in every life when coffee spills over the clothes. Coffee stains are very stubborn and if immediately not removed and allowed to set then it will be nearly impossible to remove them. Following are the simple steps to remove fresh coffee stains from clothing.

Things you will be required:

·      Clean cloth / Paper Towel
·      Laundry detergent
·      Cup/Dish

Steps:

1.   Moisten a clean cotton cloth or a paper towel and blot the coffee stain using a firm lifting motion until no or little stains come off the on the paper towel. Only blot the coffee stain, do not rub it as it may spread the stain.

2.   Rinse the coffee stain from back with cold water. Do not rinse from the front as it may spread the strain.

3.   In a small cup or dish make a paste of laundry detergent and warm water. Use this solution to blot the coffee stain (both sides) with the help of clean cloth or apply it on the stain (both sides) by using a tooth brush .Let it to stay on the clothes for 15-20 minutes.

4.   Rinse the stain until all the detergent is removed. If stain is still present repeat the step number 3.

5.   Wash the clothing as usual. Your clothes will be free of Coffee Stains.S

Tips and Warnings:

1.   Make sure that if coffee stain is still present do not iron the shirt. Because in this way it will lock the stain and will be impossible to remove in future.

2.   Try to go for a white paper towel as the colour as the colour on your towel or cloth may bleed on the clothing.

3.   Always try to remove the coffee stains as soon as possible. The longer you will take the difficult it will be to remove it.

For an old coffee stains borax can help you out. Make a paste of borax with water. Apply it on the stain and remain it for 20 minutes. After that wash the cloth usually