How to Remove Cappuccino Stains from a Bathrobe.
How to Remove Cappuccino Stains from a Bathrobe.
Cappuccino’s can be made at home on a Miele coffee maker with Coffea Arabica beans ranging from Kona Hawaii to Yemen in the Arabian Peninsula. They can come from your favorite coffee house such as Peet’s and Starbucks or the local café down the street from your house. Regardless of whether it’s a Cappuccino, a Latte, a Mocha, or a plain old cup of Joe from McDonalds it’s still made from a coffee bean, thus will create the same type of Tannin stain.
Fresh Cappuccino Stain
Spotting Solution:
Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent, Heinz Distilled White Vinegar.
- Create a spotting solution with 1 part Seventh Generation laundry detergent, 3 parts Heinz distilled white vinegar, and 5 parts water.
- Apply the solution directly to the cappuccino stain.
- Tamp stained area with a brush.
- Let the solution penetrate the stain for 5-10 minutes.
- Rinse area with fresh water.
Stubborn Cappuccino Stain
Enzyme Stain Remover:
Earth Friendly Products – Everyday Stain & Odor Remover
- Apply the enzyme stain remover directly to the cappuccino stain.
- Tamp stained area with a clean brush.
- Let the enzyme stain remover penetrate the cappuccino stain for 30-45 minutes.
- Rinse area with fresh water.
Oxidized Cappuccino Stain
Non Chlorinated Bleach – Sodium Percarbonate and Sodium Carbonate:
OxiClean
- Create a soaking solution in a bucket with 1 ounces of oxiclean per 1 gallon of water.
- Soak the entire item in the oxiclean solution.
- Let item soak for 2-3 hours.
- Rinse with fresh water.
Finish by cleaning the entire item as recommended by the care label.
Use product to test for colorfastness before attempting any stain removal techniques.
Seek professional help if necessary. If you have a good relationship with your green dry cleaners they will be more than happy to help you with stain removal questions.
Karl Huie
Pacific Heights Cleaners in San Francisco and Sausalito is your resource for cleaning tips and garment care information.
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