How do I remove coffee and tea stains from my light color hoodie?

To remove a coffee or tea stain from a light color hoodie, mix a tablespoon of white vinegar with a teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of warm water. Dip a cotton swab into the mixture and gently rub the stained area. Finally, clean the area with the damp cotton swab for a few minutes.

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Say Goodbye to Coffee and Tea Stains on Your Hoodie with These Simple Cleaning Tips

Q: How do I remove coffee and tea stains from my dark color hoodie?

To remove a coffee or tea stain from a dark color hoodie, first dab the spot with a sponge or cloth soaked in white vinegar. Rinse it off with some cold water and then pour a generous amount of table salt on the stained area. Rub the salt around the stain and let it sit for a few minutes. Finally, rinse off the hoodie with cold water.

Nobody likes stained clothes but with coffee and tea stains, it can be difficult to remove marks. If your favorite hoodie has been a victim of coffee or tea spills, here are some simple cleaning tips that can get rid of the stains.

Updated 19 Jun 2023

By Jacobim Mugabe

Coffee and Tea Stain on Light Color Hoodies

If your hoodie is light in color, best way to remove a coffee or tea stain is by using a combination of white vinegar and baking soda. All you need to do is mix a tablespoon of white vinegar with a teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of warm water. Now, dip a cotton swab into mixture and gently rub stained area. Clean the area with the damp cotton swab for a few minutes.

Coffee and Tea Stain on Dark Color Hoodies

For darker colored hoodies, method of removing a coffee or tea stain is slightly different. Firstly, try dabbing stained area with a sponge or cloth soaked in white vinegar. Once you’ve dabbed spot, rinse it off with some cold water and then pour a generous amount of table salt on the stained area. Rub the salt around the stain and let it sit for a few minutes. Finally, rinse off hoodie with cold water.

Cleaning the Hoodie After

Once you’ve removed the coffee or tea stain from your hoodie, you should also clean the area after. To do this, fill your washing machine with cold water and add a small amount of detergent. Put your hoodie in the washing machine and let it soak for 10-15 minutes before washing it. Finally, hang hoodie up to dry and let it air out.

Preventative Measures

Of course, the best way to combat coffee and tea stains is to avoid them altogether. When wearing your hoodie, always be careful with any hot drinks that you may be carrying around and never put the mug or cup directly on your hoodie. Additionally, you can also always wear a bib or apron when drinking hot beverages.

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