How to Remove Coffee Stains From a Plastic Filter Basket

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Published: Dec 19, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

If you drink a lot of coffee and don’t have time to clean the filter regularly, you may notice that it’s changed colors a bit. Coffee leaves behind an ugly stain over time. Fortunately no matter how bad the stain is, it won’t take long to remove.

Things You Will Need

  • White vinegar
  • Dish soap
  • Clean cloth
  1. Rinse the filter basket out well to get rid of any leftover coffee grounds.

  2. Fill the sink with hot water and add 2 cups of white vinegar per gallon of hot water.

  3. Set the basket in the sink and leave it to soak for at least 15 minutes.

  4. Wash the filter with warm, soapy water and a clean cloth or sponge.

  5. Repeat the process for particularly stubborn stains.

The Drip Cap

  • Plastic coffee filter baskets are quite handy to have around.
  • If you drink a lot of coffee and don’t have time to clean the filter regularly, you may notice that it’s changed colors a bit.
  • Repeat the process for particularly stubborn stains.

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Melynda Sorrels

Melynda Sorrels spent 10 years in the military working in different capacities of the medical field, including dental assisting, health services administration, decontamination and urgent medical care. Awarded the National Guardsman’s…

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