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This is why you should never throw tea bags

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Sep 16, 2025, 08:33 IST
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This is why you should never throw tea bags

Are you someone who loves drinking tea, but ends up throwing away the used tea bags? Then you need to pause and read on as we share some interesting yet super easy ways to effectively reuse tea bags and reduce wastage. Read on to find out…

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Cold compress

Tired of puffy eyes or want to fix those itchy insect bites or heal the irritation caused due to sudden to minor cuts, then steep the rescued tea bags in chilled icy water and place them over your eyes or cuts, this will give a soothing effect.

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Cleaning

Yes, this may leave you surprised, but you can actually scrub stubborn stains with used tea bags. Take dried tea bags and dip them in a dish, wash liquid and scrub out greasy surfaces, utensils or scrub pans.

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Make meat tender

While preparing the marinades for meaty delights, just soak some used tea bags in the marinade, this will help in making the meat tender and will also reduce the cooking time.

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Keep insects and ants away


Place dried tea bags in areas where you often find ants. The scent can keep insects and ants away from home and kitchen.

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