How can I get a coffee stain out of a wool coat?

Question

I spilled coffee on my white wool coat. It is dry clean only. Can I spot clean the area's affected? What should I use?

Answer 1

try using a babywipe

Answer 2

My first thought was to take your coat to a dry cleaner, too. But then I got curious and found this on the WWW:
http://housekeeping.about.com/od/stainremoval/a/coffeestains.htm
It says:

1. Rinse the coffee stain thoroughly from the back of the clothing with cold water. Try to rinse out as much of the stain as you can.

2. Use a liquid detergent and rub gently into the coffee stain. Allow the detergent to stand on the coffee stain for at least 5 minutes. If the stain is old or dry, rub the coffee stain with detergent, and allow to soak in cold water for 30 minutes.

3. Rinse the stained area thoroughly.

4. If traces of the coffee stain remain, rub liquid laundry detergent into the coffee stain and soak in warm water for 10-15 minutes.

5. If traces of the coffee stain remain, apply a stain remover stick, gel, or spray and let stand for 5 minutes.

6. Wash according to clothing directions.

Answer 3

Do not pretreat the spot, it will only set the stain. The staining ingredient in coffee is called tannin. All dry cleaning agencies have a tannin pretreat to insure the removal of the spot. Good luck

Answer 4

take it to the dry cleaners and ask them what they can do with it. they are professionals they should be able to get it out. good luck!