How do you clean tea stains from mugs

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    And don't forget to wash it well after Jiffy or you could find the tea stains removed from your insides as well. :heehee:
     
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      I set em up:dbgrtmb::snork:
       
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        I sometimes use a whole dishwasher tablet, boiling water, cover with saucer, leave overnight. :stirpot:
         
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          Washing powder and hot water, left for a while - not long - works for me
           
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            Either a brillo pad or some Vim/Ajax, then rinse well. Might take the surface off the glaze eventually.
             
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              Soda crystals (its powder), hot water; leave overnight, voila! I wouldn't be without soda crystals, they are so versatile.

              Yes, bleach would do it, but why use something so harsh? :dunno:
               
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                Can't help with getting rid of the stains but, when you've finally got it clean, how about washing it properly after every use? :heehee:
                 
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                  Bicarbonate of soda paste, needs a bit of scrubbing. No need for bleach!
                   
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                    Let us know which method you found most effective :dbgrtmb:
                     
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                      He's gone out & bought a new mug now.
                       
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                        Do you have that famous ring of confidence? :)
                         
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                          Miss Jiff has now got her hand stuck in the mug, it's one of those where the top is narrower that the bottom ! Obvious thing is to break the mug but we don't want to do that. what now
                           
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                            Elevate her hand & put her outside in the cold till she contracts.
                             
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                              would it be quicker to put her in the freezer? :snork:
                               
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                              Naw!!!! Just a smartarse smile! :lunapic 130165696578242 5:
                               
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