How to Get a Tea Stain Off a Kitchen Countertop

The tannins in tea can stain kitchen counters.

Tea is a soothing drink that can help you ease into the day or wash the day's stresses away. However, it can also leave noticeable stains on a kitchen countertop because of the tannins contained in the tea, and the stains can add up if you are a regular tea drinker. Do not fret, however, since there is a simple way to get rid of those unsightly stains.

Things You'll Need

• Bowl
• Baking soda
• Water
• Bleach
• 2 rags
• Dish soap

Instructions

1. Mix baking soda and water in a bowl so it becomes a paste.

2. Dip a rag into the paste and rub the paste onto the stain area. Use some elbow grease to work the paste into the stain.

3. Rinse the rag and wipe the stain area down with it.

4. Pour bleach onto a rag and rub any spots of the counter that still have stains. Rinse the rag after the stain disappears and apply a teaspoon of dishwashing soap to it. Wash the area with the soapy rag and rinse the countertop immediately so the bleach doesn't fade the countertop.

References

• House Cleaning Tips: Natural Stain Remover