Here’s a weird one: use table salt. It’s especially great for getting into small crevices, like the bottom of a teapot spout. Wet your mug, pour in a tablespoon of salt, and scrub with a damp cloth.
The salt acts as a gentle abrasive, scouring away the stain without scratching the surface. It’s like using fine sandpaper, but for cups. And it’s just sitting in your pantry, waiting to be a hero. Who knew?
The Denture Tablet Surprise
Okay, this one sounds bizarre, but it works like a charm. Drop a denture cleaning tablet into a mug of hot water and let it fizz. Denture tablets are designed to remove tough stains from plastic and ceramic, which is exactly what a tea mug is.
You’ll watch the stain dissolve in front of your eyes—it’s oddly satisfying, like a lava lamp for grown-ups. Just rinse well after, and your mug looks factory-new. It’s the most unexpected tool in the cleaning drawer, but it’s a legend.