https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:48:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1941620 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:50:42 +0000 JAileen 1941620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have an electric kettle - Breville - that I use every day. I boil water for our steel cut oats. I start them the night before, pouring the boiling water over the oats, and bringing them to a boil, then covering and turning off. I use the electric kettle for hot tea, also. In summer, though, I’m all about iced coffee, which I cold brew in a french press. We also have a Cuisinart automatic coffee maker, and a Krups coffee grinder, which my husband uses to make our morning coffee.</p> <p>ETA: i also used the Breville this past winter to melt the ice on the large water bowl outside for birds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1941550 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 11:52:37 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1941550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never realized the current was behind the difference in electric kettle usage. I do recall being surprised at how quickly they beat up in Europe. I don’t think an electric kettle (in the US) is necessarily faster than an electric stove. When I’ve had one, I’ve found it essential to have it make a noise when the water boils (used to have one that whistled just like a stovetop kettle). Without that, I’m likely to wander off and leave whatever pot I’m using to boil itself dry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1941477 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 06:05:19 +0000 rachylou 1941477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think we don’t use electric kettles because for all that we do drink tea, we are not a ‘cuppa nation.’</p> <p>But for sure I love my electric kettle. It is way fast. But I use it for making Maruchan noodles, lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1941476 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 06:03:46 +0000 anne 1941476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes, Jenn - I've heard that too, now you mention that.&nbsp; I've have had a stovetop kettle at times too myself but there's always that danger! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1941470 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 05:43:50 +0000 Jenn 1941470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, not to get too off-track, but I have heard that the reason electric kettles are so much more prevalent in Europe and Australia is that you have higher voltage outlets, which makes them faster. In the US, electric kettles are much slower, so heating water on a stovetop is more common. (That being said, I boiled one too many stovetop kettles dry, so I do have an electric one.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1941401 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 01:44:58 +0000 anne 1941401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How did the stain removel turn out FashIntern? I'm glad you are unharmed yourself.</p> <p>(on a side note it always amazes me how few people in the USA have an electric kettle, something seen in almost every house&nbsp; (and every hotel/motel) in Australia. We have a fancy coffee machine too and a grinder, since DH is very keen on his coffee, but prior to getting one we used what we, like Jane, call plungers) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1940481 Mon, 23 Jul 2018 17:11:26 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1940481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the stain removal suggestions and good wishes, everyone!<br /> Washing sheets &amp; towels (hot) today. Will probably do the load for these items tomorrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1940227 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 19:17:06 +0000 The Cat 1940227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear that.<br /> "Vanish" removes most sorts of stains, including coffee, on clothes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1940213 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 17:55:12 +0000 Vanessa 1940213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow that's a doosy. Hope the oxyclean works! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1940198 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 16:17:32 +0000 Jane 1940198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yikes! Good luck with the stain removal. I love the romance of the Mokka, but I use a plunger. DH hates it for the washing up it needs.&nbsp;</p> <p>Janet, I haven't seen a kettle like that before - looks good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1940118 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 10:46:03 +0000 Jjsloane 1940118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ouch! Once you are done soaking if you have somewhere to put items in the sun to dry that always gets out every stain for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1939886 Sat, 21 Jul 2018 13:30:37 +0000 Cee 1939886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jeez... That could've been REALLY bad... I'm glad no one was scalded ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1939871 Sat, 21 Jul 2018 13:02:26 +0000 Janet 1939871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Glad no one was hurt, but that’ll wake you up in the morning! </p> <p>You got some good stain suggestions — I generally do a quick pre-treat right after the spill with cold water and a little dish soap and it ends up coming out in the wash. </p> <p>But I am on the French press train for life! We boil the water in a Breville pot that heats the water to precise temps for French press or various kinds of tea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1939859 Sat, 21 Jul 2018 12:21:32 +0000 krishnidoux 1939859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry!&nbsp;<br />Coffee stains can be tricky to remove.&nbsp;<br />You are doing the right think: soak, soak, soak, and rub in a stain remover such as the tide stick or suggestions above.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1939765 Sat, 21 Jul 2018 02:49:13 +0000 Anonymous 1939765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good thing Mr Mokka didn't give you a nasty burn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1939576 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 20:48:41 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1939576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some new laundry products for me—thanks! </p> <p>I used to have a French press. It’s probably still around here somewhere. If i was going to use it, I’d boil the water on the stove, in a teakettle that is probably part aluminum. </p> <p>I will certainly be careful to all the pieces in the Mokka pot right from now on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1939544 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 20:00:48 +0000 Jenni NZ 1939544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes we have used a "French press" for about 2 decades- we call it a "plunger" here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1939541 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 19:58:43 +0000 LaPed 1939541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, I used to use a vintage Italian Mokka pot for a while in college, but it was so temperamental, and then someone scared me into never boiling anything in aluminum (maybe there's no science behind it, but it stuck with me), so I switched to a french press and never looked back. The french press is more peaceful coffee experience, I find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1939533 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 19:47:23 +0000 Jenni NZ 1939533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No advice, just glad you're OK. Sounds scary. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1939529 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 19:40:27 +0000 LaPed 1939529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, Oxyclean. I also love The Laundress Stain Remover -- pricey, but no soaking required. Just scrub it into the stain and then launder as usual. I'm usually skeptical of cool new cleaning products, but all The Laundress products I've tried have been pretty great.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1939504 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 18:55:40 +0000 rachylou 1939504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carbona Stain Devils. They are stain specific removers and really work. I get it at Safeway supermarkets out here. Glad you are ok. That sounds like it was dangerous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1939488 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 18:33:58 +0000 Greyscale 1939488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Tide pen works really well for me. I got chocolate ice cream off a white shirt the other day. Then Oxyclean when I wash it. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1939473 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 18:17:24 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1939473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks guys! On my way now to add oxyclean to the water they’re soaking in. </p> <p>Jen, thanks for the good wishes. I was surprised at how quickly a drop cools off while airborn. Now that we know that, no one ever has to test it again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1939469 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 18:08:53 +0000 Jenn 1939469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good thing you got them treated quickly...as someone who spills her coffee a lot, I bet the stains will come out.</p> <p>I second the vote for oxyclean for cotton/poly/viscose, but DON'T use it for any protein-based fibers like silk or wool. It'll happy break the fibers right down along with the stains. </p> <p>I'm glad you're safe and weren't badly burned!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1939463 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 18:04:05 +0000 Anonymous 1939463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coffee stains are hard.&nbsp; I too would try Oxyclean and let it <u>soak</u> for a while.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1939454 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 17:52:53 +0000 JAileen 1939454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try Oxyclean. I got grape juice out of a white skirt with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-coffee-maker-tried-to-kill-me#post-1939452 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 17:49:52 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1939452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sitting at the table, eating my Raisin Bran, I suddenly felt liquid hitting my back and shoulder and heard an explosion in the kitchen. My sweet little Mokka pot had blown its top. The wall behind the stove was coated in coffee grounds, as was the dishwasher, across the kitchen. There was coffee spattered everywhere—bills on my desk, walls, food standing on the counter, clothes on the drying rack...</p> <p>Wait, CLOTHES ON THE DRYING RACK? Yep. Coffee spattered on clothes on the drying rack is what this is all about. A couple of cotton items, which have been soaking in water ever since. I need laundry advice. What are your best tips for getting coffee stains out? </p> <p>*Note: i later realized I’d forgotten the filter. The next day, Mr Mokka and I had a nice little cuppa together. </p>