How to Get Tea Stains Off of a Tupperware Container

Published: Oct 22, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Lemon
  • Baking soda
  • Table salt
  • Clean cloth or sponge
  • Lemonade
  • Powdered dish detergent

Removing tea stains can be challenging if you aren’t sure how to approach it; armed with the right information and few materials, tea stains can be removed with minimal effort.

  1. Slice a lemon in half and rub it all over the stained area. Set the plastic container outside in the sunshine and leave it there until the sun goes down. Repeat as needed until the stain is gone.

  2. Mix baking soda and table salt in equal parts and add enough clean water to make it into a thick paste. Scrub the stained area with a clean cloth or sponge dipped into the paste until the stain is gone and rinse well.

  3. Fill the plastic container with lemonade and allow it to sit for 10 to15 minutes before washing it with warm soapy water.

  4. Dump two tablespoons of powdered dish detergent into the plastic container and pour in enough hot water to cover the stain. Allow the container to soak for at least 15 minutes before rinsing it out with clean water.

Warnings

Avoid the use of harsh chemicals and abrasives that may damage the plastic container.

Melynda Sorrels

Melynda Sorrels spent 10 years in the military working in different capacities of the medical field, including dental assisting, health services administration, decontamination and urgent medical care. Awarded the National Guardsman’s…

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