Dear Heloise: I read the helpful hint from a reader about cleaning glass coffeepots. Instead of a special stain remover, I ...

Your coffee maker might be brewing more than just your morning pick-me-up, including gross grime. Consumer Reports reveals easy ways to give your machine a deep-clean, whether it’s a drip or a pod ...

An editor tested 10 popular instant stain removers on stains like wine, ketchup, coffee, oil and more. Plus, experts share ...

For pod coffee makers, remove the reservoir and wash it with soap and water. To remove stains from glass or insulated thermal carafes, fill them with a solution of one part baking soda and two ...

Removing coffee stains from glass and insulated thermal carafes is easy with a solution of one part baking soda and two parts hot water, and let it stand overnight. Then rinse thoroughly.

That got me thinking: Why do coffee and tea stain mugs so easily, and why are those stains so hard to remove? To find out, I did some digging -- and found a few surprisingly effective ways to keep ...

Enamel is porous, so those substances penetrate the surface, making stains hard to remove with even the best toothbrushes. Tobacco and coffee affect the outer layer of your teeth; if left ...

If you can’t remove coffee stains, fill the carafe with a solution of one part baking soda and two parts hot water, and let it stand overnight. Then rinse thoroughly with fresh water.

(Note: You can also try this soaking method on dried coffee stains.) Blot the stain with a tissue or towel to remove the excess coffee. Combine 1 quart of warm water, ½ teaspoon of dishwashing ...