Tea is a favorite drink for many, but it can sometimes be a bit messy, especially if you accidentally spill some on your clothes. Fortunately, there are several effective methods to remove those pesky tea stains. Here are some proven methods:
White Vinegar :
- Pour white vinegar directly onto the tea stain.
- Let it sit for a while so that it can break down the tannins in the tea.
Baking powder :
- Sprinkle baking soda directly onto the stain.
- Rub it gently with your finger.
- Let it sit until it has properly absorbed the stain. You can even let the baking soda dry and then brush it off.
Non-chlorine Bleach :
- Soak the stained area in non-chlorine bleach.
- Note: Do not use chlorine bleach as it does not mix well with the tannins in tea.
Lemon :
- Make sure your clothing is colorfast before using this method.
- Squeeze some lemon juice directly onto the stain.
- Use the lemon as a small scrub brush and rub the juice into the stain.
- For white clothes, you can place the garment in the sun after treating it with lemon.
It is always best to treat a stain as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more difficult it may be to completely remove the stain. So the next time you're enjoying a cup of tea and spill some of it, you'll know exactly what to do!
How do you get tea out of white clothes?
Vinegar : Start by moistening the tea stain with white vinegar. Then gently blot the stain with a clean cloth until the stain begins to fade. Then wash the garment as usual.
Baking powder : Sprinkle some baking powder on the stain and add a little warm water to make a paste. Leave it on for a few minutes and then gently brush it off. Then wash the garment.
Lemon juice : For white clothes, lemon juice can also be effective. Apply some lemon juice directly to the stain, let it sit for a while and then wash the garment.
How do you get tea stains out of carpet or sofa?
Immediate Action: Blot the tea stain until most of the moisture is removed.
Dilution: Pour a small amount of water directly onto the tea stain to dilute it and prevent further damage to the carpet.
Carpet Stain Remover: Apply a carpet stain remover directly to the affected area. Store-bought solutions are very useful in removing tea stains from carpet.
White Vinegar: If the tea stain is still visible, mix a little white vinegar with some water and apply it directly to the stain with a sponge or dishcloth. Let this work for 5 to 10 minutes. Then rinse the affected area with cool water. The tea stain should now no longer be visible.
Baking Powder Method: Sprinkle a cup of baking soda into a bowl. Take a damp cloth and cover it with baking soda. Apply this directly to the tea stain. Rinse the affected area with cool water and repeat the steps if necessary. Then rinse the area again with cold water and pat it dry.
Salt Method: Take a wet cloth and try to soak up as much of the tea left from the spill as possible. Sprinkle a generous amount of salt directly onto the stain and follow up with a little sparkling water. Rinse with cold water and repeat the steps if necessary.
It is always best to treat a stain as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more difficult it may be to completely remove the stain.
