How to Remove Coffee Stain from Clothes

As you enjoy a delicious cup of coffee at your home, office, restaurant, or anywhere else, your first thought might be that you never get rid of this stain unless some damage control for coffee stains is immediately executed. However, there's no need to panic and lose hope!

How to Remove Coffee Stain from Clothes

While coffee stains might feel like the end of the world, the good news is that they aren’t permanent, and you can get rid of them by using a reliable stain remover that eliminates the toughest stain without damaging your favorite shirt, such as Vanish

Continue reading our article on how to remove coffee stains to find out the coffee stain removal tricks that help you ensure these stains are removed effectively.


Coffee stain removal

How to beat coffee stains? All the answers have one thing in common: Act fast! Here’s how to get coffee stains out of shirts, clothes, upholstery furniture, and carpets. 

How to remove coffee stains from clothes 

To remove coffee stains from white clothes, use Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White Powder; for colored clothes, use Vanish Oxi Action Powder

There are three methods for utilizing Vanish products to eliminate stains: Pre-treat, Soaking, and adding directly to the Wash. 

Although pre-treatment and soaking are typically reserved for tough stains, the in-wash method is the simplest and can be combined with pre-treat or soaking.

INSTRUCTIONS

Option 1: Pre Treat

  1. Add ¼ scoop (15g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder in the water (MAX 40°C)

  2. Stir for 30 seconds.

  3. Apply the mixture directly onto the stain, rub it gently, and let it sit for 10 mins (do not allow Vanish to dry on the fabric. 

  4. Wash as usual. 

Option 2: Soak

  1. Add 1 scoop (60g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder in 4L of water.

  2. Stir for 30 seconds.

  3. Soak colored clothes in the solution for 1h max, and for whites, it's 4h max.

  4. Wash as usual. 

Option 3: Wash

Add Vanish Oxi Action Powder to your machine on top of your laundry detergent. Below are the recommended stain remover dosages:

• ½  scoop (30g) for normal stains.

• 1 scoop (60g) for tough & dried stains.

Note: Before using Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White Powder, you should always follow the usage instructions on the pack and the garment care advice.


FAQs

Are coffee stains permanent?

No, they are not permanent. However, effective coffee stain removal does require treating the stain as soon as possible with a Vanish.

Can you remove old coffee stains?

Yes, you can remove old coffee stains. Here’s how you can remove old coffee stains: 

  1. Mix 1 scoop (60g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder or Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White Powder with 4L of water.

  2. Soak the garments for 1h max (colored) and 4h max (whites). 

  3. Use a sponge and gently rub to blot up any remaining stains. 

  4. Afterward, wash as usual.

Is hot or cold water better for coffee stains?

Use cold water to remove what you can from the stain, then apply a Vanish Pre-Treat Oxi Action Stain Remover Spray and wash as usual in hot water.