Introduction
Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world. After preparing the tea, the bags are generally regarded as useless and thrown in the trash. However, there are many ways that tea bags can come in handy after they have been used to make a delicious beverage. Check out these 11 ways to reuse tea bags!
#1 Shrink Warts
Have a pesky wart that just wont seem to go away? Try applying a green tea bag to significantly reduce the size of most warts.
#2 Soothing Burns
Applying tea bags to small burns will bring soothing relief.
#3 Tea Bags for Eye Bags
After making some delicious black tea, place the tea bags in the fridge for use later to reduce the look of bags underneath the eyes.
#4 Sunburns
Another use for black tea bags is for sunburns. They contain tannic acid which is great for relieving the pain from sunburns.
#5 Hair Growth
A simple tea rinse can aid in hair growth for those suffering from hair loss. Tea is nutrient-rich and will replenish the hair follicles, encouraging hair growth and preventing further hair loss.
#6 Aid In Plant Growth
Placing tea bags in soil can release tannic acid which will aid your plants in growing healthy and fungi-free.
#7 Shoe Odor
Have a problem with stinky shoes? Try placing a tea bag in your shoe to absorb odors and help keep your feet and shoes smelling fresh.
#8 Shine Mirrors
If you have a problem with old, dull mirrors. try placing a tea bag in the fridge to cool it and then using it to clean the mirror. The tea bag will help bring shine back to the mirror.
#9 Make Dish-washing Easier
If you're having trouble with grimy dishes, try letting them soak in a sink with tea bags before scrubbing them. The tea bags will help remove the grime.
#10 Removing Onion Stench
It can take forever after chopping onions for the smell to completely go away. Try washing your hands with tea bags for a quick removal of the dreaded onion stench.
#11 Mouth Pain After Surgery
No Gauze? No problem. After oral surgery, try using tea bags for gauze. They can also help relieve pain from the surgery.
