My daughter taught me this trick to lift dark brown coffee rings out of ceramic mugs with 0 effort. Here’s how it works

Coffee contains oils and tannins, which are notorious for binding to surfaces, especially porous ones like ceramic. These compounds settle into microscopic grooves in the mug, creating those stubborn rings.

Regular dish soap struggles to break down these oils effectively, and even vigorous scrubbing can’t reach deep into the ceramic’s tiny crevices. This is why traditional cleaning methods often fall short, leaving those pesky stains behind.

The secret weapon to tackling these stubborn coffee rings is