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    Old 12-11-2011, 06:20 AM
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    Default How to get tea stains out of mug rugs

    I have a couple of mug rugs I use all the time and they are invaluable because I am good and knocking tables and spilling. I have a mug rug which is quite tea stained now and when I wash it it isn't coming up clean at all.


    I made some new rugs which I really want to use but don't want to ruin.

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    Any tips on some pre washing stan removers I can try?

    Thanks becks
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    Old 12-11-2011, 06:24 AM
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    I think the stains add character ;-) Seriously, they are serving they're purpose. You wouldn't want to strip away their badges of honor, would you?
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    Old 12-11-2011, 07:00 AM
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    Clean with hot water immediatly that what always do and my mother teach me, and recently I read clean it with mirror and glass cleaner!! Try
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    Old 12-11-2011, 07:04 AM
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    Perhaps try Oxi-Clean or a bit of spic-n-span~
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    Old 12-11-2011, 07:51 AM
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    I clean all my cups with clorox when needed and wash well, turn out fine. - J
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    Old 12-11-2011, 07:56 AM
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    Originally Posted by j
    I clean all my cups with clorox when needed and wash well, turn out fine. - J
    The mug isn't a problem it is the mug rug itself. I am a teacher so having a stained mug rug isn't very "professional" I will be choosing my colour schemes more carefully next time. mean time the rug is now soaking in oxi-clean. we'll see if that helps

    Thank becks
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    Old 12-11-2011, 08:56 AM
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    since tea is often used as a permenent dye---many fabrics are tea-stained on purpose to give them an aged look- my suggestion would be to make them out of fabrics that the tea staining will not show up- will only darken the fabrics with time.
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    Old 12-11-2011, 09:15 AM
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    I have a set of ivory-colored hand crocheted placemats that I've used for several years now. My DH and DSS are notorious for spilling their drinks and/or food on them. I soak them in Oxyclean and the stains always come out.
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    Old 12-11-2011, 09:19 AM
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    you could soak it in tea and stain it on purpose.....it is not the tea stain thats a problem it is the spots....thats my story an i am sticking to it.................thank you, have the giggles now
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    Old 12-11-2011, 10:28 AM
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    Originally Posted by SunlitenSmiles
    you could soak it in tea and stain it on purpose.....it is not the tea stain thats a problem it is the spots....thats my story an i am sticking to it.................thank you, have the giggles now
    I was thinking the same thing but you beat me to it. I had to laugh at the thought though.
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