How do I clean coffee and tea stains from board shorts?

You can clean coffee and tea stains from board shorts using detergent and hot water, vinegar and baking soda, lemon and salt, dishwashing liquid, or baking soda and hydrogen peroxide.

How can I prevent coffee and tea stains on board shorts?

You can prevent coffee and tea stains on board shorts by avoiding wearing them around food and drinks and by rinsing them off immediately after swimming in the sea or pool.

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Getting Rid of Coffee & Tea Stains on Board Shorts - Here's How!

No one likes to wear stained board shorts and getting rid of tea and coffee stains can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are several easy methods you can use to quickly and easily remove the stains and keep your board shorts looking as good as new. Here's how to do it.

Updated 19 Jun 2023

By Peter Blackwood

Using Detergent & Hot Water

Fill a bucket or sink with hot water and add a good quality laundry detergent. Mix them together until suds form. Add your board shorts and let them soak for about an hour. Gently scrub the areas with the stains using a soft brush. Rinse the board shorts with cold water and hang them up to dry.

Using Vinegar & Baking Soda

Mix together 1 teaspoon of white vinegar and 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a small bowl. Dip a soft cloth in the mixture and dab stained areas. Let the board shorts sit for 5 minutes and then rinse them thoroughly with cold water. Hang them up to dry.

Using Lemon & Salt

Cut a lemon in half and sprinkle some salt onto it. Rub the lemon over the stained areas and let it sit for 10 minutes. Rinse with cold water and hang your board shorts up to dry.

Using Dishwashing Liquid

Mix together 1 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid and 1 cup of lukewarm water. Dip a soft cloth in the mixture and rub it gently on stained area. Let it sit for 5 minutes and then rinse the board shorts with cold water. Hang them up to dry.

Using Baking Soda & Hydrogen Peroxide

Mix together ½ cup of baking soda and ¼ cup of hydrogen peroxide. Rub the mixture into the stained areas and let it sit for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water and hang your board shorts up to dry.

Preventing Stains

Now that you know how to get rid of coffee and tea stains on board shorts, you can take steps to prevent them in future. Avoid wearing your board shorts around food and drinks and if you do, make sure to rinse them off quickly. When you're done swimming in sea or pool, rinse your board shorts in cold water before hanging them up to dry.

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