Burns and stings: A cold black tea bag is wonderful for soothing minor household burns or itching from insect bites.
Home: Natural deodorant
Dry tea bags are great for absorbing moisture and odors.
Shoes: Place a well-dried tea bag in your sneakers overnight.
Refrigerator: Place a few tea bags in the corners of your refrigerator to neutralize strong odors, like cheese or fish.
Quick guide: Which tea is best for what?
Ideal use for each type of tea
Black tea: Degreases dishes and reduces eye puffiness (high tannin content).
Green tea: Plant fertilizer and refreshing face mask.
Peppermint tea: Insect repellent and shoe freshener.
Chamomile: Soothes irritated or sunburned skin.
An extra tip: If your tea bags are made of biodegradable material or plain paper, feel free to compost them after you’ve used them for this purpose. They enrich the soil with valuable organic matter.
The end of the year is coming, so it’s time to tidy up your home in an environmentally friendly way. Would you like to learn how to use tea to make your windows and mirrors shine streak-free?
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