Cleaning Stained Cups in Your Gainesville Apartment

Many people have trouble waking up in the morning without a cup of tea or coffee. Many also have a favorite mug that can become dirty and stained with heavy use. Fortunately, there are some easy steps you can take if you’re looking to revitalize your stained cup.

One popular method is to use baking soda, which can remove stains chemically and abrasively. When combined with warm water, it can easily power through tea and coffee stains with some scrubbing. If you have an especially tough stain, try soaking it in a baking soda solution overnight in your Gainesville apartment, or rinsing with vinegar and then scrubbing again.

Another effective method is to simply soak alternatively in vinegar and bleach over a series of nights, while washing the mug normally in between. The acidic vinegar and the basic bleach will each help break down some of the chemicals left by tea and coffee, making it easier to scrub them out. Be sure to thoroughly rinse your cups before use, since bleach can be toxic if not rinsed, and both the baking soda and vinegar methods can leave your mug with an unpleasant taste.