15
Unbelievable Uses of Used Teabags You Didn’t Know Before
You drink your
tea every morning, and you probably throw out that used teabag mindlessly, as
soon as you’ve finished your cuppa. But did you know there are many other uses
for teabags? Try these 15 tips to get the most out of your morning tea.
1. It can be used to flavor your oats or pasta.
Before cooking
your pasta, oats or rice, steep a couple bags of jasmine, green or chamomile
tea in the water. Remove them just before you add the grains, to give a subtle
flavour, while adding the nutritional benefits from the tea.
2. It can neutralize bad odors.
Stash used
teabags in the fridge to zap unwanted odors. Dumping the contents of a used,
dry teabag in a litter box or ashtray will also help remove bad smells.
3. It can deodorize smelly hands.
There are some
smells that just don’t go away with soap. Get rid of pesky smells such as
garlic or onion by scrubbing your hands with the contents of a used
teabag. The antibacterial properties of the tea will leave your hands smelling
nice and fresh in no time.
4. It can be used to create a relaxing, anti-aging bath.
Throw some used
tea bags in your bath water. The smell will relax you, and the antioxidants in
the tea will keep your skin glowing and youthful, by protecting it against free
radicals.
5. It works great as an all-natural mouth wash.
Steep some
green or peppermint tea, and let it cool to room temperature to create a
natural mouthwash. This is the perfect alternative to alcohol-based mouthwashes
that burn your mouth.
6. It works well as hair conditioner.
Rinse your hair
with weak tea after washing like normal while massaging the scalp. You will
find that this brings volume to otherwise lifeless hair!
7. It can soften and deodorize feet.
Using green
tea, prepare yourself a foot soak. Once the water is a bearable temperature,
soak your feet. The green tea is naturally antibacterial, and will get rid of
any smell. Once the water gets cold, dump out the contents of the teabags and
exfoliate for refreshed, soft feet.
8. It can minimize eye bags and dark circles.
Cool two
teabags in the fridge for a few minutes. Lie down, and place the teabags over
your eyes. Leave them on for at least 15 minutes to see the most noticeable
results. Tea contains tannins, which will help constrict blood vessels around
the eyes, reducing swelling.
9. It can minimize the appearance of bruises.
A similar idea
to eye bags, the tannins in tea will help reduce swelling in bruises. Use
cooled black teabags for maximum effect.
10. It works great as a glass or mirror cleaner.
Use damp
teabags to scrub windows and mirrors. Tea contains compounds that help to break
down grease and oil, leaving behind a crystal clear surface. Not to mention,
it’s a much more natural alternative to chemical-filled cleaning sprays!
11. The amount you use can be doubled to make stronger
tea.
This one may be
obvious, but it is quite a handy tip if you like your tea on the strong side.
When steep your tea, use one new teabag and one used teabag for extra tea
flavor.
12. It works well as a DIY air freshener.
Take a dried
out teabag, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil, and voila! A
natural and homemade air freshener that you can hang in your car, kitchen,
bathroom, etc.
13. It can deter household pests.
Did you know
that rodents hate the smell of tea? Place dry, used teabags in cupboards,
closets and anywhere else to repel mice and rats. Add a few drops of peppermint
oil to your teabags to repel spiders and ants as well!
14. It can be used to draw out infections.
Applying
pre-brewed teabags to infections such as pink-eye, canker sores, blisters and
warts can help reduce pain, draw out the infection and speed up the healing
process.
15. It can be used to dye paper and cloth.
Steep some used
teabags, and use the tea to give regular paper and fabric an aged, antique
look.
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