How To Remove Tea Stains

Tea is one of the most common and oldest drinks known to man. Grown mostly in the east, drinking tea is a cultural symbol of many countries like India, China and Japan. Two varieties of tea like green tea and black tea are the most popular, but now, tea is available in various flavors. Tea was discovered in China and the earliest documented evidence of drinking tea was during the 10^th Century, BC. In India, tea was used as a medicinal plant for centuries. It was popularized as a pleasure drink by the British, and now India is the largest consumer of tea in the world. Tea was also used as a dye for cloths. Tea stains, when dried, can be very hard to remove. Stain removers are effective but there are several home remedies by which the stains can be removed. It does not involve any hassles and saves the cost of buying an expensive stain remover. In the article below are tips on removing tea stains. 

 

Soak up the excess stain using a paper towel. Pour beer over the stain and rub it gently. Then wash with cold water. Repeat the cycle until the stain disappears. Make sure to rinse out the beer properly. 

 

Salt can be used to remove tea stains effectively. Sprinkle a little amount of salt on the stain. Soak a cloth in water, and squeeze out the excess water. Now using this moistened cloth, gently rub the salt on the stain. The salt will dissolve and its abrasiveness will remove the stain.

Bleach is harsh so, make sure the cloth or surface is not harmed by it. Dilute half a cup of chlorine bleach in five cups of water. Using a cloth, dab the stain using the bleach solution. When the stain disappears or is lightened, rinse with water to remove the bleach and then air dry.

 

Mix one tablespoon of vinegar in two cups of water and pour it into a spray bottle. Spray the solution on the stain, and using a paper towel, blot it up. Repeat until the stain is removed. Mix white vinegar and salt in a 50: 50 ratio. Apply it on the stain, and using a moist cloth or a sponge, rub it gently till the stain disappears. Then wash in warm water.

 

Moisten a cloth with warm water. Take a teaspoon of baking soda on the warm cloth, and then gently rub the stain. When the stain comes off, rinse with warm water.

 

In a cup of warm water, mix one tablespoon of powder or liquid detergent. Apply it to the stain, and keep it for five minutes. Blot dry using a paper towel.

 

In a spray bottle, mix one tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide with one cup of warm water. Spray the solution onto the stain and then blot dry using a paper towel.

 

Make borax and water solution and soak the fabric overnight. After the stain is loosened, wash thoroughly in warm water.

For dried stains, apply glycerin onto the stain and then gently rub. Allow it to remain for thirty minutes and then wash it.

 

Take two cups of water in a bowl and mix one tablespoon of ammonia. Use a clean cloth to dab the stain with the solution. Gently rub and repeat the cycle until the stain disappears. Wash thoroughly with water.

 

Applying lemon juice several times onto the stain also removes it. Lemon juice is particularly effective, when applied soon after staining.