How to clean stains from coffee cups and plastic dishware

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How to clean stains from coffee cups and plastic dishware
Remove stains in less than five minutes without scrubbing! Removing stains from mugs and dishes brings new life to old ware and keeps you from replacing items that are free of cracks and other damage but simply look dirty all the time. The best part is that removing unsightly stains from coffee mugs and plastic ware is really quite easy. So easy, in fact, you can accomplish the task in less than five minutes without scrubbing! This procedure works for coffee stains, tea stains, blueberry stains, and just about any other stain detracting from the appearance of your ceramics and plastics.
Instructions
Step 1 Use this step for destaining several mugs/dishes at one time Set mugs or plastic dishes in the kitchen sink either lying down or standing up. Fill the sink with just enough water to cover the tallest item to be destained. Pour a quarter cup of bleach into the water and allow the cups and plastic dishes to remain immersed for about five minutes. Once the time expires, wash all cups and dishes as you normally would and then they will be ready for newer looking use. Step 2 This option is best for destaining one mug or dish or just a few mugs or dishes at a time Set mugs and plastic dishes upright in the sink. Fill mugs and bowls with water. Cover plates and saucers with water as well. Next, drop a teaspoon of bleach into each cup, bowl, or dish, and allow the solution to remain undisturbed for five minutes. Pour solution down the drain and wash all mugs and dishes as usual. Step 3 This option cleans stains from mugs and plastic dishes the fastest Set stained coffee mugs and plastic ware in the sink. Pour one tablespoon of bleach directly into each mug - no water - just bleach. Lift one mug by the handle and swirl the bleach around the mug inners by rotating the mug. Allow bleach to float over entire length and width of the mug. It should take only about one minute for all stains to disappear. Repeat the swirling process for each mug. Likewise, pour one tablespoon of bleach in the center of each plate. Swirl the bleach around each plate until all stains disappear. Repeat this process for bowls and saucers as well. Wash all mugs and dishes with soap and water as usual prior to use. More coffee stain removal tips How to clean stains from a coffee pot by Frances Stanford Does your coffeepot have stains around the pot at the rim of the perked coffee? If so you are not alone and are probably looking for simple ways to clean the stains without having to wait a while before you brew another pot of java. This may not be ... More> How to clean a coffee pot by Danelle Karth The coffee pot goes through a lot. You first make coffee in it. A dark liquid to begin with, it is known for causing stains in clothing, teeth, and of course the coffee pot. You then let that pot sit on the burner throughout the day. Over time the p... More> How to clean a drip coffee maker by Danelle Karth Coffee is a huge part of a lot of people's lives. This is fine and dandy, but can add another chore to the list. Cleaning the coffee maker and pot is important as it can affect healthy and the taste of your coffee. This chore doesn't have to be a ha... More>	Things Needed Bottle of household bleach Empty kitchen sink Working water faucet Dish detergent Dishwashing gloves Tips & Warnings When removing stains using options in step three, you can pour bleach from one mug to the next in order to stretch out bleach usage. Wear protective gloves in order to keep bleach off your hands. Follow safe handling instructions on your bleach container. Read the article, "How to get coffee stains from coffee mugs", located on the right, for more helpful suggestions. Remember to wash all mugs and dishes after bleaching. Do Americans take the concept of being clean to extremes? Yes by Les Scammell How clean is clean? It seems these days that just because something looks clean doesn't mean that it...More> 11 articles Debate It No by Christopher Kendalls Americans like the idea of looking clean. For example, the metrosexual concept that was prevalent in...More> 7 articles Debate It

Comments (1 to 5 of 5) Olivia Bredbenner Sep 25, 10 at 02:56 PM Nice Zone Renee....love the PICS and the tricks for an all too common problem. M. J. Joachim Aug 29, 10 at 09:42 PM Well done, Renee! Asked you a question just for fun:) Raymond Alexander Kukkee Aug 29, 10 at 08:31 PM Excellent, Renee! Cool mug very cute "Art by Mareena"! Glory Lennon Aug 29, 10 at 07:39 PM Nice job. Jim Bessey Aug 29, 10 at 06:18 PM Well done, Renee! Love the main image, coffee mug. Nice job, start to finish. Enter your comment below: If you are a registered Helium member, you may login and then leave your own comment. Flag Inappropriate Content

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