How to get coffee out of upholstery

Check the upholstery care tag code and pretest the vinegar solution first; blot with minimal moisture, and know that coffee tannin stains can be difficult to remove.

1. Check the upholstery care tag code first, and do not use these water-and-vinegar steps if the code says not to use water.
2. Mix 1/3 cup white vinegar with 2/3 cup cool water.
3. Pretest the vinegar solution on an inconspicuous area for colorfastness.
4. Blot the coffee stain with a clean cloth dampened with the vinegar solution; do not rub.
5. Work only small amounts of the solution into the upholstery pile with your fingers, then blot.
6. Dampen a clean cloth with cool water, rinse the area lightly, and blot again.
7. Keep blotting with dry clean cloths, replacing them if they become wet.