People generally throw their used tea bags as trash. But they are still very useful. You can recycle those used tea bags in a very interesting way. Bring new purpose to used tea bags with these genius hacks below:
1. Heal sunburns Tea leaves hold tannic acid which sooth the severe sunburns. Take 4-5 used tea bags and put it in the bathtub and let it sit for 25-30 minutes. Have a nice soak for 20 minutes and bath with cold water. Do this two times a day, you will see your tanned skin being cleared up.
2. Removes foot odour Add used tea bags to warm water and soak your feet in them to neutralize foot odours and nourish skin.
3. Rust-proof your cookware A compound called tannin in tea will cover the cookware with a shielding layer, warding off rust-causing oxidation.
4. Treat baggy eyes and remove puffiness Tannins present in tea bags will help to lessen puffiness and soothe your eyes.
5. Heal cuts and bruises faster Create a cold compress against the injured area from the used tea leaves. It will relieve the burning sensation and minimize redness.
6. Reduce bad breath Tea controls the plaque and destroys bad breath-causing bacteria.