Silly question - how do I get rid of stains in cups? Is it safe to use bleach? or what else?

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my mum uses steredent tablets - the ones for false teeth

Why did you get rid of your dishwasher?

Dh has cleaned his work cup with bleach in the past and he's still around to tell the tale.

Household bleach or a solution of washing powder and water.

Yes - denture cleaner tablets.

a bit of laundry washing powder with hot water and leave for a few minutes gets tea stains out

false teeth sterilising tablets

wire wool

Just a paste of bicarb and water works fine usually.

Get a j cloth or similar and dampen it very slightly. Dip it into some bicarbonate of soda and use it as a scourer.

I wouldn't use bleach as I used to work on a ward where one of the staff bleached the cups. She "forgot" to rinse mine properly - by accident or otherwise I never knew (she disliked me intensely) but I can still taste it now.

Bleach for toilets only imo.

Haven't you got a scourer?

bicrb should work but if it doesnt try one of those 'magic' sponges, i thought they were a con but have been converted, they are truly amazing!!!

hth

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We use the baby sterilisng tablets - especially for DD juice bottle for school - work a treat!

One of these, some hot soapy water, scrub for 5 - 10 seconds, bob's yer uncle

Have you done them then?
You don't need these fancy potions.
I want feedback

i rub with salt, works a treat.

one of those green scourer cloth thingymijigs, works a treat!

I used to use bleach but now I use Milton sterilising fluid. It works brilliantly

Must admit I use bleach, but having read this thread I may now try bicarbonate of soda

I use milton, works like a dream and you know it's safe

magic sponges really are good. although they get manky quickly.

dishwasher powder works too - bung some in the cup, fill with warm water, leave to soak.

I either rub with salt or some bleach - its fine as long as you rinse thoroughly.

I just sprinkle some bicarb in them, top up with water and leave to soak. At 30p a tub it's a lot cheaper than any cleaning products.

Also, use a teapot! The cups don't stain then

TM - is that really true that the cups don't get stained if you use a teapot? Do you put the milk in first?