How to Remove Coffee Stains with Eggs and Alcohol

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remove residual coffee and blot area with a clean cloth.

   When cleaning ceramic, simply wash as usual so you are starting with a clean cup or plate.
   
   Soak up additional coffee from garment with the cloth and continue to blot garment until your cloth is no longer absorbing liquid or coffee.
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   Step 2: Pour 2 spoons of warm water into a bowl.

   You want the water warm but not hot.
   
   The warm water will help the compound lift the stain and should encourage removal. , Stir together lightly so the alcohol and water combine. , Crack egg over a separate bowl and pour egg whites back and forth from one shell to the other until only the yolk remains.
   
   The whites should pour into the bowl and the yolk will stay in the shell. , Stir well so the yolk is completely combined. , Rub gently in a circular motion, looking to see if the stain begins to lift.
   
   Blot area with a clean cloth and examine the area.
   
   If it is still stained, repeat with the brush, followed by blotting.
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   Step 3: Add a splash of rubbing alcohol to the warm water.

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   Step 4: Separate the yolk from one egg.

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   Step 5: Add the egg yolk to the alcohol and water mixture.

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   Step 6: Dip your small brush into the mixture and apply to the coffee stain.

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