(Archived Dec 14, 2009)Cleaning Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
Tip: Cleaning Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
I used to live in England and they drink lots of tea there. The way that they clean the stains is to wet the inside of the cup and rub salt over the stains. It works easy and fast. This also works for coffee stains.
By Heather from Whitman, MA
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RE: Cleaning Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
I buy an container of Oxygen based cleaner at the Dollar store and just put about 1/2 scoop in the cup, fill it with hot water and the stains are removed immediately. No scrubbing with anything harsh that might damage the surface of the cup or mug. (12/06/2006)
By Roberta
RE: Cleaning Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
excellent suggestion (01/07/2007)
By Ed
RE: Cleaning Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
Best for me have been the commercial tablets sold to clean dentures. Drop one in the dirty cup filled with water, and Voila! Completely clean in a few minutes. (02/27/2007)
By Max
RE: Cleaning Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
I tried Jane's toothpaste method. It worked like a charm!!! The toothpaste I used contained baking soda too, which could have made the results all the more amazing. (05/12/2007)
By David
RE: Cleaning Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
I use 409 spray. Just spray it on and watch the stains run. If the stains don't run with just spraying the 409 on the stains, then take a sponge that has the non-stick cookware scrubber on one side, wet the sponge with water and wash the cup with the 409 spray using the scrubber side of the sponge. The stains will wash away with very little effort. (01/12/2008)
By Joanne
RE: Cleaning Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
The oxygen cleaner works like a charm with NO effort! (04/23/2008)
By Honey
RE: Cleaning Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
This truly works and it is so easy. Thank you! (07/06/2008)
By sjhills
RE: Cleaning Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
The salt worked like a charm and so fast! Thanks (07/12/2008)
By Hope
RE: Cleaning Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
Thank you - amazing! and no environmental impact. THANK YOU! (07/25/2008)
By Gordon
RE: Cleaning Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
For VERY tough tea stains, this finally did the trick - first, scrubbed with salt and damp green scrubby, then scrubbed with baking soda, then soaked in pure bleach for half an hour. None of these worked on their own, but a combination of all seemed to loosen the stain and finally remove it.
Thanks for advice! (09/07/2008)
By Julie
RE: Cleaning Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
I have read through the entire list of suggestions for cleaning tea/coffee stains from cups from the list of posted suggestions and have tried them all at one time or another. None of them worked.
The cup has the name "Eurita, Reston Lloyd", Made in China. They are light colored and have a glossy finish. They are light in weight so I am sure the are not china, but they may be ceramic. (12/04/2008)
By Norman T.
RE: Cleaning Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
I just used the salt method. It worked great. Thanks a million. (01/01/2009)
By Jen
RE: Cleaning Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
Cream of tartar and a little water work great on cups and on your coffee pot. (01/17/2009)
By j suber
(Archived Dec 05, 2006)Removing Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
Request: Removing Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
Request:
I know someone out there will come to my rescue so here is my question: what can I use to remove coffee and/or tea stains on CorningWare coffee cups. I have used a gentle scrubbing pad (not SOS), soft scrub and even have used bleach to no avail. Thanks in advance for your solutions.
Happy Thanksgiving to you all and please take a few minutes to realize that even though this good old world has a lot of new problems and some of us out there this year are down in the dumps we still have a lot to be thankful for.
Joe's Girl
Answers:
Vinegar
I read over the CorningWare site and they say to clean with vinegar or nonabrasive cleanser. I remember they used to recommend Bon Ami which is a cleanser that can be found in the same section as Comet. You could also try baking soda. It will take off many stains and not scratch the surface.
Susan
Soak in With Vinegar Overnight
This is in response to Joe's Girl, who is having trouble removing stains from her CorningWare coffee cups. She should try soaking the cups in straight vinegar, overnight. That should take out the stains.
Tony
Baking Soda
This is for Joe's girl wanting to know how to remove coffee stains off her CorningWare. Dip a damp cloth in baking soda and rub on the stains. Will not scratch and will remove the stains. This is good also for removing those burned stains on the edges of glass baking dishes.
Connie
I would try making a paste with baking soda and let them sit over night.
Liz
A paste of baking soda takes these stains out very easily and with no damage.
Charlotte
Dear Joe's Girl
I can usually get these out by rubbing with a damp dishcloth and a little baking soda. Good luck!
Pat
Corning Cleaner & Conditioner
Corning makes a cleanser that removes the rust marks from utensils & also from hard water deposits. It is called "Corning Cleaner & Conditioner" Specially formulated by Corning to Clean, Polish, Protect.
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Bleach
I use a weak bleach solution in my CorningWare cups as well as with other ceramic cups and coffee pots. I soak over night and the next morning every thing is bright and clean. No scrubbing or rubbing.
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Dawn Power Dissolver
I recently bought an old CorningWare coffee pot with coffee stains so bad that baking soda would not remove them. I found that Dawn Power Dissolver works great.
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Dishwasher Detergent
I use liquid dishwasher detergent. then let it soak
Post by Etched (Guest Post)(/font) (11/14/2001)
(Archived Dec 05, 2006)Removing Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
Tip: Removing Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
To remove tea and coffee stains from cups or glasses, dampen a dishcloth or paper towel with water, then dip in baking soda and rub. This also works for baking dishes, like CorningWare.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Stubborn Tea and Coffee Stains
To get rid of stubborn tea and coffee stains in mugs add a good shake of detergent powder to a large bowl of water and leave the mugs in it overnight.
By Heather from Vermont
Comet
I've also found that it works well to use a tiny amount of cleanser, such as Comet, on those stains. It takes them off immediately and leaves a shining cup.
Post by Nancy from PA
Bleach and Water
You can all so put a little Bleach and full up with water. Wait for about 1/2 hr or so and it should be clean. You can all so put it in plastic cups. Then wash with soap and water.
Post by Judy from AR
Clorox Clean-up
Clorox Clean-up spray works great! I use it on my coffee pot all of the time, as well as my iced tea pitchers that get stained.
Post by Tawnda
Palmolive Super Scrub Gel Paste
I use Palmolive Super Scrub Gel Paste when washing my dishes on those coffee and tea stains. Works great and I don't have to leave the dishes to do later. You can find this in the dishwashing item dept. in your grocery store or Walmart. 17oz. blue bottle with white cap.
Post by badwater
Salt
The very best way to remove tea stains from a cup is to sprinkle table salt in the cup and rub with a soft cloth. My Mother passed this on to me and I have been using this method for fifty years. It works wonders and is not caustic.
Post by Jane
Toothpaste
A Chinese method, simply use toothpaste. it removes the stains instantly. try it and you'll be amazed.
Post by msquirrel (06/13/2004)
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