Coffee on Viscose / Rayon
How to Remove Coffee from Viscose (Rayon) Rugs
Viscose is the most fragile fabric in your home. Water can ruin it faster than the coffee.
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Required Supplies
- White Vinegar
- Water
- Hairdryer
- Soft Brush
The Logic Verdict
You are fighting the water, not the coffee. Viscose turns into brown cellulose mush when wet. You must control the moisture.
The Science
Viscose is “fake silk” made of wood pulp. It has zero wet strength.
Step-by-Step Removal
- The Acid Mix: Mix 1 part white vinegar with 1 part water.
- The Mist: Do not pour. Spray the mist onto a cloth, then dab the stain.
- The Direction: Stroke the rug fibers in the direction of the pile (pet the rug).
- The Speed Dry: You cannot let it air dry. Use a hairdryer on cool/warm setting immediately while brushing the fibers with a soft brush.
- Why Brush? If you don’t brush while drying, the fibers will dry stiff and flat, leaving a permanent “water spot” texture.
What NOT To Do
- Do not scrub back and forth.
- Do not let it sit wet.
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