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 a teapot for most of the time, and her cups do stain, although more slowly probably.

I use bleach - sure it's fine if you rinse properly. Works fantastically.

Wonder what the stain is and what the inside of my stomach must look like!

I think it's because of the tea standing in the cup longer.

I haven't used a teapot in ages, but I would still add sugar, tea and then milk if I was using one so that the sugar disolves properly.

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tea stains come out with simple scrubbing with a scouring pad.

I just leave mine it's only a stain, it won't hurt you

bleach, ariel and other caustic substances almost certainly will, though
why would you put those in something you're going to DRINK out of?

How long did you leave the bicarb? Did it go all fizzy?

I sprinkle some in, add water and leave to soak for a bit, usually most of it wipes out.

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I can't imagine bicarb will be effective unless it fizzes! It's about all it can do.

salt and lemon juice...

is bicarb supposed to fizz with water? I thought it was with vinegar..?

But it won't do anything in water. It will still be bicarb. If it is going to remove satins, it has to do something chemically.

napisan

It always fizzes for me and I never have problems getting the stains off.

Ah for the days when OxyClean could be put in your washing up bowl and everything looked great.