Comments on: How to Clean Coffee & Tea Stains In Cup http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-tea-stains-in-cup/ Wed, 23 May 2012 00:36:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: phil http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-74927 phil Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:09:29 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-&-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-74927 I use bleach, it seems to remove all sorts of stains, and cleans flasks as well. Just wash with soppy water and dry afterwards. I use bleach, it seems to remove all sorts of stains, and cleans flasks as well. Just wash with soppy water and dry afterwards.

]]> By: Paul http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-73132 Paul Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:51:16 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-&-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-73132 I tried soda, vinegar and lemon juice, but have not found them ideal. I find that soaking with a small amount of biological washing detergent works well. I tried soda, vinegar and lemon juice, but have not found them ideal.
I find that soaking with a small amount of biological washing detergent works well.

]]> By: Ed http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-64399 Ed Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:12:31 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-&-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-64399 Hot Cocoa does the trick! When my tea mug needs cleaning, I make a cup of hot cocoa with 2 packets of cocoa powder, enjoy it, and when I wipe it out the tea stains are already gone or significantly softened and easy to remove! I would guess it is either the acidity of the cocoa, the grittiness, or both that facilitate cleaning. The best part of this method is that you get hot cocoa AND a clean mug. Hot Cocoa does the trick! When my tea mug needs cleaning, I make a cup of hot cocoa with 2 packets of cocoa powder, enjoy it, and when I wipe it out the tea stains are already gone or significantly softened and easy to remove!

I would guess it is either the acidity of the cocoa, the grittiness, or both that facilitate cleaning. The best part of this method is that you get hot cocoa AND a clean mug.

]]> By: Ethan http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-43322 Ethan Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:33:19 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-&-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-43322 I believe the reason toothpaste works is because it contains diatomaceous earth, a very mild abrasive. This stuff is actually tiny fossilized remains of hard-shelled algae. The shells are comprised mainly of silica or glass. So it's similar to using Turtle Wax rubbing or polishing compound, but much safer of course. I believe the reason toothpaste works is because it contains diatomaceous earth, a very mild abrasive. This stuff is actually tiny fossilized remains of hard-shelled algae. The shells are comprised mainly of silica or glass. So it’s similar to using Turtle Wax rubbing or polishing compound, but much safer of course.

]]> By: Roma http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-29364 Roma Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:06:19 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-&-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-29364 I have used bleach, dental tabs, vinegar and baking soda, various scrubbers and always followed with soap and water. All have worked to clean my tea cups. My problem is that the following stains are darker and more difficult to clean. It appears that the inner finish of the cups has been damaged. I have several cups that are fine bone china and nothing I've tried works to remove all staining. Please help! I have used bleach, dental tabs, vinegar and baking soda, various scrubbers and always followed with soap and water. All have worked to clean my tea cups. My problem is that the following stains are darker and more difficult to clean. It appears that the inner finish of the cups has been damaged. I have several cups that are fine bone china and nothing I’ve tried works to remove all staining. Please help!

]]> By: Kim http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-28025 Kim Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:51:53 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-&-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-28025 I have always used bleach to clean my stained tea cups. It doesn't take much and the cup looks like new. Make sure you always rinse well afterward. It also works on tea pots, finish with hot soapy water and rinse well. I use a strainer in my tea pot for loose tea, a little bleach and hot water makes it look like new as well. I am going to try toothpaste on some of my older tea cups. Thanks for all the tips. I have always used bleach to clean my stained tea cups. It doesn’t take much and the cup looks like new. Make sure you always rinse well afterward. It also works on tea pots, finish with hot soapy water and rinse well. I use a strainer in my tea pot for loose tea, a little bleach and hot water makes it look like new as well. I am going to try toothpaste on some of my older tea cups. Thanks for all the tips.

]]> By: Ann http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-16112 Ann Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:16:21 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-&-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-16112 I would like to add my support to the toothpaste solution. I had previously tried vinegar and baking soda but did not get the results I wanted. After searching I came upon this thread. I just used what I had handy, which was Aquafresh whitening, but it didn't seem to matter. Toothpaste really works! I would like to add my support to the toothpaste solution. I had previously tried vinegar and baking soda but did not get the results I wanted. After searching I came upon this thread. I just used what I had handy, which was Aquafresh whitening, but it didn’t seem to matter. Toothpaste really works!

]]> By: Jorge http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-6195 Jorge Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:50:06 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-&-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-6195 Crest pro-health worked like a charm for me. I had a white china cup that has been stained for quite a while and whenever cleaned it would take lots of scrubbing. I used the toothpaste mentioned before and it was so easy! Crest pro-health worked like a charm for me. I had a white china cup that has been stained for quite a while and whenever cleaned it would take lots of scrubbing. I used the toothpaste mentioned before and it was so easy!

]]> By: Monica http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-3667 Monica Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:18:48 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-&-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-3667 I don't think it's a good idea to use bleach on the dishes that you may eat or drink from. I don’t think it’s a good idea to use bleach on the dishes that you may eat or drink from.

]]> By: Lon http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-3377 Lon Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:32:41 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-coffee-&-tea-stains-in-cup/#comment-3377 I use an SOS pad to clean a coffee cup. When I see a little stain in the cup, I take a wet SOS pad and clean the inside of the cup. It works great and is fast too. I use an SOS pad to clean a coffee cup. When I see a little stain in the cup, I take a wet SOS pad and clean the inside of the cup. It works great and is fast too.

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