How to Clean Tea Stains in a China Tea Pot

A china tea pot is a beautiful accessory, but is stained easily if the tea is left inside for a long time. Tea stains stick to the inside walls of the teapot and can take a lot of time to remove. The easiest way to deal with tea pot stains is to clean the pot after every use.

Things You'll Need

• Denture tablets
• Soft sponge
• Dish washing liquid
• Paper towels
• Baking soda

Instructions

1. Rinse the tea pot with warm water to remove the remaining tea. Fill the pot with hot boiling water so that the spout and tea stains are fully submerged. Put two denture tablets in the pot and let stand for one hour.

2. Drain a little water and check the stains. Refill the teapot with hot water if the stains persist. Soak the tea pot overnight if you have tough tea stains.

3. Use a soft sponge and mild dish washing liquid to wash the tea pot. Rinse with warm water to remove soap scum. Wipe with soft paper towels or a clean cloth. Invert the tea pot on a dish rack to air dry.

4. Employ an alternative method to clean your china tea pot. Dip a damp cloth in baking soda and gently rub the tea stains. Wash the pot with warm soapy water.

5. Contact a china expert if the tea stains appear on a vintage or antique china tea pot.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not use abrasive cleaners, hard brittle brushes or steel wool to clean a china tea pot.