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    Old 12-11-2011, 10:34 AM
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    I found a fabulous stain remover. One part dish soap I used Dawn Two parts Hydrogen peroxide. Mix together spread on stain let sit for a bit and wash. My husband had some stains on a shirt that I had almost put in the rag bag because I couldn't get them out. I used this and out they came. One of his favorite shirts saved. This also works on hard water stains on your plastic utensils and pans that are lovingly used. I'm not buying OxiClean again.
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    Old 12-11-2011, 11:09 AM
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    You could try soaking it in a solution of hot water & lemon juice. Just think what tea looks like if you add lemon, it lightens up doesn't it? Lemon juice is a great natural stain remover, very useful for delicate vintage fabrics. Alternate between soaking in lemon juice dilution & oxiclean solution. Between the two, they'll lift out most if not all of the stains.
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    Old 12-11-2011, 11:22 AM
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    I would try Oxy-Clean or the product you see at Hancock's and JoAnns called Grandma's Stain Remover.
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    Old 12-11-2011, 11:26 AM
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    How about tea staining it further?

    What about Scotchguard'ing before the first use?
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    Old 12-11-2011, 12:46 PM
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    Oxyclean should work.
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    Old 12-11-2011, 02:44 PM
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    I recently made a few mug rugs for gifts and I made them with darker colors to avoid this problem. My Mother would have a heart attack if she ruined something I made for her.
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    Old 12-11-2011, 02:54 PM
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    Originally Posted by SunlitenSmiles
    you could soak it in tea and stain it on purpose.....it is not the tea stain thats a problem it is the spots....thats my story an i am sticking to it.................thank you, have the giggles now
    Sounds like the perfect solution to me.
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    Old 12-11-2011, 03:26 PM
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    Originally Posted by j
    I clean all my cups with clorox when needed and wash well, turn out fine. - J
    I use Clorox for cup and glass cleaning as well. It really does remove tea and coffee stains and I would think that soaking your mug rugs in very diluted solution of Clorox and water would remove all stains. Also, Clorox II has a stain fighter and I love what it does for my colored clothes. It keeps everything looking new and bright. I've never had Oxiclean remove a single stain, your mileage may vary.
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    Old 12-11-2011, 07:09 PM
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    Originally Posted by RkayD
    I found a fabulous stain remover. One part dish soap I used Dawn Two parts Hydrogen peroxide. Mix together spread on stain let sit for a bit and wash. My husband had some stains on a shirt that I had almost put in the rag bag because I couldn't get them out. I used this and out they came. One of his favorite shirts saved. This also works on hard water stains on your plastic utensils and pans that are lovingly used. I'm not buying OxiClean again.
    Thanks for your tip!
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    Old 12-11-2011, 07:12 PM
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    just soak the whole thing in tea then is all stained the same like you did it on purpose
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