Life hacks that prove tea bags are not just for tea

First Published Aug 1, 2021, 5:50 PM IST

These little bags are one of the best inventions in modern history. Apart from giving you a cup of quick tea, anywhere, anytime, they can play a major role in other things too.

Our love for tea cannot be described in words. It is the drink that always comes to our rescue to fight all our tiredness and rejuvenate us. And when we do not have the time to stand in the kitchen and brew ourselves a cup of tea, most of us resort to tea bags.
 

These little bags are one of the best inventions in modern history. Apart from giving you a cup of quick tea, anywhere, anytime- did you know that tea bags can play a major role in other things too?

Aid Plants:

Plant lovers would love to know that your regular tea bag can aid in fertilising your plant in a better way. If you find any type of early decomposition, then start adding tea bags to your plant. It will create acid creating bacteria, and hence, it will obstruct the decomposition and provide your plant with acid rich compost.

Prevents Rusting:

Do you know that apart from doing wonders to your skin and body, tea bags can do wonders to your kitchen utensils. It is an easy solution to rust-free your utensil. Tea bags have tannins in it, which acts as an oxidant, and thus, prevents rusting. Take two wet tea bags and make sure to rub them properly on every possible area of the utensil.

Cures Feet Odour:

We really wouldn't want any type of feet odour. Here we have got these amazing tea bags to your rescue. Make your feet smell pleasant by following these simple steps. Soak your feet in your bathtub for 20-25 minutes every day. Add 3 tablespoons of black tea to it. The tannins present in the tea will conquer the bacteria causing bad odour.

Cures Sunburn:

Sunburn can affect our skin. One of the most effective ingredients in order to cure sunburns are tea bags. Apply wet tea bags to the affected areas and leave it for 15 minutes, then wash it with cold water. Do it every day to avoid sunburns.

Cures Bleeding Gums:

Because of the presence of tannins in tea bags, it will tighten the blood vessels, which will prevent the bleeding, and shall help you to lessen the swelling. Just use the tea bag on the affected area and leave it for 10 minutes. You will see the changes later.

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