Stain Removal: Coffee

On washable material, rub with a cloth soaked in cold water (but don't use soap as this may set the stain) or cold rinse; soak overnight in biological washing powder if necessary; wash. If not removed, sponge with solution of 1 tablespoon borax/1pint water, then wash. On non-washable material, sponge with a solution of 1oz borax/1pint water, sponge with clean water, then dab dry with kitchen paper towel.

On carpet: Blot dry and treat with a carpet shampoo. When dry, use dry-cleaning solvent on any grease left by milk or cream.

To clean a coffee pot put in some ice cubes and some salt and swirl round as vigorously as the pot will stand.