In the past, after drinking tea, I would send the used tea bags straight to the trash can. I considered it bad manners to dry and use them again, but it did not occur to me to use them for other purposes. But then I was told a few practical ways of using used tea bags, including when washing dishes. Now I always have in stock the used disposable tea pyramids.
How to use tea bags when washing dishes
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How to use tea bags when washing dishes
- Instead of dish detergent
- To remove residual grease before washing
- To remove rust from dishes
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Other uses for tea bags in the kitchen
- For cleaning glass surfaces
- For cleaning parquet and laminate
- To get rid of unpleasant odors in the refrigerator
- As a seasoning for cereals and pasta dishes
- To get rid of the smell of fish and garlic
Office workers came up with the idea of using used tea leaves when washing dishes. Office bathrooms often lack hot water and liquid soap or dish detergent. It is not possible to clean greasy dishes. It was then that they tried to use used disposable tea bags. They effectively remove grease and dirt, washing dishes and mugs until they shine.
Important! Bags and pyramids can be easily dried on a battery or simply on a windowsill in the sun, folded into a closed box and removed if necessary.
Instead of dish detergent
Oftentimes, a simple soap or other product will not get rid of the dirt the first time. When using tea bags, you need to follow a certain algorithm of actions.
- Pour warm water over dirty dishes.
- Add a few used tea bags to the water.
- Leave for a while.
- Rinse under running warm water.
"Brewed" tea leaves are able to break down the remnants of stuck food, remove grease and dirt. The hostess will only have to rinse the dishes with warm water.
To remove residual grease before washing
Many housewives will agree with me that washing greasy dishes is a very unpleasant experience. The dense substance quickly covers not only the plate, but also the sponge, hands and sink. It is very difficult to get rid of it.
The experience of generations tells us that disposable pyramids allow you to quickly deal with adhering fat. It is enough to just wet them before washing the dishes and collect the fat, which they literally absorb. Tea bags act as a sponge, it is environmentally friendly and very convenient. After washing, the bags can be safely thrown into the trash can.
To remove rust from dishes
An old tea bag will also come in handy to deal with rust. It is necessary to fill the dishes with hot water and place several tea bags in an impromptu bath. Leave on for at least a couple of hours, and preferably overnight.
In the morning, rust can be easily washed off with a damp sponge and a common cleaning agent.
Other uses for tea bags in the kitchen
You can use tea leaves not only for washing dishes. In the kitchen, they have a wide field of application.
For cleaning glass surfaces
Boil the bags again and pour the cooled liquid into the spray bottle. A weak tea solution cleans glass and mirrors better than any chemical agent.
For cleaning parquet and laminate
Ideal environmentally friendly floor cleaner. Washes away dirt well. The only drawback is color stains, but they can be easily removed by wiping the freshly washed floor with a dry cloth.
To get rid of unpleasant odors in the refrigerator
Dried tea bags are laid out on the shelves of the refrigerator. They absorb all unpleasant odors, and if necessary, they can be easily replaced with new ones.
As a seasoning for cereals and pasta dishes
The pyramid must be thrown into water, boiled, and before filling the pasta, remove the bags.
To get rid of the smell of fish and garlic
To prevent your hands from smelling like fish or garlic after cooking, wipe them with a damp tea bag.
Each housewife is free to choose the cleaning products herself, but the used tea leaves impress with their environmental friendliness and affordability. You don't have to buy expensive chemicals that can harm the health of your household.
