What Happens When You Place a Tea Bag on Your Skin (And 6 Other Amazing Things You Can Do)

1. For Skin Irritations

After you enjoy your cup of tea save the bag and let it cool down, or you can run it under cold water, and apply it directly to any skin irritation that you may have, including bruises, sunburns, or mosquito bites. This will soothe the affected area, reduce inflammation and promote healing.

2. For Signs of Aging

You can also place a cool, used tea bag under your eyes. This will help you get rid of dark circles, wrinkles, and any puffiness. You can make this a regular habit and do it in the morning after you drink your tea. This should help you look younger.

3. For Shoe Odor

Smelly shoes can be a problem, especially in the summertime when your feet get extra hot and sweaty. Dry tea bags can help save the day.

Place a tea bag in each shoe and leave it overnight to absorb the smell. The smell should be gone the following morning.

Keeping a tea bag in your gym bag can also help to remove the smell, and you can also hang one in your car.

4. For a Smelly Fridge

Even though we regularly clean our fridges and try to keep them clean, someway or another they always end up smelling funky. Fortunately, tea bags can help here too.

Place a few tea bags in an open container and leave them in your fridge until the smell is gone. They have a wonderful ability to absorb odors, even funky ones.

5. For Dirty Dishes

Scrubbing pots and pans can be a real chore, and some of us leave them to soak for as long as possible, but even then some dishes require some hard work.

Add a tea bag to your sink, because the tea works as a natural degreaser, and when you get around to washing your dishes, it should be a breeze.

6. For Bugs And Rodents

You can use tea bags as a natural repellent against any bugs and rodents in your house. Just place a few tea bags in your cupboards and pantries. Peppermint tea works especially well because most bugs and mice don’t like the smell.

So, besides enjoying the health benefits of drinking a cup of tea, you can also use your tea bags in these six awesome ways.