GarmentCare Guide 
Coffee-Stain Care for Clothing
A coffee spill should prompt a fabric check as well as a stain-removal decision. Pretreatment and washing must remain compatible with the garment and the chosen product. Inspect the affected area after cleaning rather than assuming the cycle has solved it; a remaining mark can become more difficult to address if it proceeds straight to heated drying.
A soak precedes the wash
Ariel's guide treats coffee and tea as stains that can benefit from pretreatment. It describes dissolving powder detergent in water and soaking the affected garment before washing. The fabric's care limits still apply, including whether the suggested product and water temperature are appropriate for that particular item.
Keep the load compatible
After pretreatment, the garment is washed with similar items using the correct detergent dose. The guide's method is a manufacturer-specific example, not a reason to add any available bleach or household chemical. Check both the product instructions and the clothing label, and do not assume that a treatment for a robust cotton shirt suits every delicate fabric.
