Tea Stain Removal

  • Written by Doityourself Staff
    on Sep 14, 2011
    To ensure our content is always up-to-date with current information, best practices, and professional advice, articles are routinely reviewed by industry experts with years of hands-on experience.
    Reviewed by
    Lindani Chirambadare
    on Feb 26, 2020
Tea being poured into a cup
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What You'll Need
Mild pH balanced detergent
White vinegar
Salt
Water
Glass bowl
Cup
Sponge

Tea stains can be removed by dipping a sponge in white vinegar and applying to the stain. Wash the garment per care label instructions. Don't throw the garment into the dryer, as the heat will set any remaining stains. You can also soak the garment in a solution of 3 cups of white vinegar to one cup of water. Place in a large glass bowl and soak. Then, rub the garment to remove any lingering residue and rinse in cold water. If the stain persists, rub with salt. Rinse, and launder as usual. You can also follow the instructions below:

Mix one teaspoon of a mild pH balanced detergent (a mild non alkaline non bleaching detergent) with a cup of lukewarm water

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Mix one third cup of white household vinegar with two thirds cup of water.

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Mix one teaspoon of a mild pH balanced detergent (a mild non alkaline non bleaching detergent) with a cup of lukewarm water

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Sponge with clean water

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Note: Always test an inconspicuous area for colorfastness, etc. before treating the exposed area. Also note that certain stains are permanent

For more cleaning and stain removal tips and hints, please visit our cleaning community forum where experts are ready to help answer your questions.

  • Doityourself Staff
    Doityourself Staff
    Lindani Chirambadare
    Lindani Chirambadare
    With over 20 years of professional home cleaning experience, Lindani has extensive knowledge about best practices, space management, and cleaning solutions. Lindani especially loves researching natural, non-harmful ways to clean. She holds an LLBS from the University of Zimbabwe, and is a lifelong learner who always seeks to improve the world around her.