If you are a tea snob like me, you take your tea very seriously and enjoy it quite frequently. No harm, right? Because tea is good for you; tea is essentially a synonym for healing. The only issue is your tea mug.

You may enjoy your tea in a cute mug that looks like this:

How to Get Stains Out of Your Mug

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or you like it on the go…

How to Get Stains Out of Your Mug

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No matter the type of mug, we all must face the truth. Regardless of how pretty your mug looks on the outside, the inside looks like this:

How to Get Stains Out of Your Mug

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Gross, right? You can bring your stained tea mug back to life by following these five steps:

Step 1. Pour 1 tablespoon of baking soda into your mug

How to Get Stains Out of Your Mug

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Step 2. Add a drop or two of dish soap

How to Get Stains Out of Your Mug

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Step 3. Add a drop of vinegar

How to Get Stains Out of Your Mug

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Step 4. Fill up the mug halfway with warm water

How to Get Stains Out of Your Mug

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Step 5. Scrub the inside of the mug with a cloth or sponge

How to Get Stains Out of Your Mug

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And there you go! Goodbye, stains.

How to Get Stains Out of Your Mug

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