Mugs and tea cups used for hot drinks such as tea and coffee can become stained with brown marks. It is the tannins in the beverages that produce this stain on the cup. While they are perfectly fine to drink from, just like limescale-stained kettles, they can be unsightly, especially if offered to guests.
Posting on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook page, Tia Macaulay wrote: "Does anyone know how to get rid of tea stains in a mug? I have a lovely Cath Kidston one, but I can't budge the stains. I also can't put it in the dishwasher. I've tried soaking it in boiling water with washing-up liquid, and nothing has worked."
The post attracted many comments, with group members recommending various cleaning tips, including denture tablets.
Sonia Alden commented: "I use denture tablets and boiling water. Let it sit for a bit and then wash as normal. It is much safer than bleach and does the job perfectly.
"I prefer to buy the minty denture tablets as then I can smell if the tablet has lingered for a bit and I need to wash the cup a bit more."
Harriet Young also recommended denture tablets as her "nan used denture tablets for her teeth", but they also work well for everyday household tasks. She added: "They work so well and are so cheap."
Joanne Westwood advised using denture tablets dissolved in hot water. She said: "Old trick I learned years ago from my nan. Cleans teaspoons up a treat too."
Start by soaking the mug for about 10 minutes, and repeat if necessary; once is usually sufficient.
Denture tablets can be picked up for as little as 3p each, making this hack a very affordable cleaning tip.
They can be purchased from supermarkets, Boots, Amazon, and other budget-friendly stores like Home Bargains.
Other group members recommended using table salt to help scrub the brown stains away.
If you're looking for a specialist product, Astonish offers Clean and Revive, which helps bring mugs and crockery back to life.
Elbow Grease also does its own version, which works in the same way to remove the brown marks.
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