3 Original Ways to Use Tea Bags Around the House: Good for More Than Just Making a Drink

10.07.2024 16:40

Tea bags can be used for more than just brewing a delicious and aromatic drink.

In everyday life, they can perform other functions, and very different ones at that.

For washing glass and mirrors

Instead of expensive detergents, you can use tea bags.

Soak them in a cup or glass filled with water for 20 minutes, then strain the liquid and pour it into a spray bottle.

The resulting solution is suitable for washing glass, dishes and mirrors. At the end, do not forget to wipe the cleaned surface with a lint-free cloth or newspaper.

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For cleaning wooden surfaces

Stubborn stains that appear on a wooden table are certainly a good reason to be sad.

However, there will be no trace of sad emotions left once you find out that a used bag of black tea will fix everything.

Dip it in boiling water for 10 minutes, then soak a napkin in the liquid and wipe the wooden surface with it.

For pest control

Are you concerned about harmful insects in your houseplants?

Don't be discouraged: instead, make an infusion from a few tea bags, which you can then use to spray your flowers.

Earlier we told you how to get rid of bedbugs in your apartment.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources

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  1. For washing glass and mirrors
  2. For cleaning wooden surfaces
  3. For pest control