Do you notice dark spots and marks inside your tea cups and coffee mugs? There is an easy way to get rid of it and it involves no rubbing. Express.co.uk spoke to Howard Moss, CEO of amaze on the best products for the job.
Stains on the inside of a ceramic cup or mug are caused by tannins.
Tannins are a type of plant compound found naturally in foods and beverages, such as tea, coffee, chocolate, and wine.
The tannins do not stain the cups immediately, this will happen over time.
Some people choose to bleach the inside of their mugs to banish stains, but bleach may not get rid of tannin buildup, it will only bleach the area.
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Astonish Specialist Clean and Revive is specially designed for “tea and coffee cups, teapots, flasks and much more”.
It’s formulated to “banish tough stains left by dishwashers, making items look like new.”
If you have multiple cups to clean, Astonish recommends: “Add one tablespoon (15-21g) of product to bottles or jars or half a tablespoon per cup.
“Place cups, saucers, etc. stained in the sink or on the dish rack as the reaction may be vigorous and the water may overflow.
“Fill with hot (almost boiling) water and allow to cool for one to two hours.
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“Rinse well with clear water after use.
“For heavily stained items, repeat as needed.”
The product can be used on glazed ceramic, glass, stainless steel and plastic jars and bottles – all items must be dishwasher safe.
Do not use on gold, silver or aluminum.
But does it work? The product received a five-star rating online.
Lucy H left a review that said, “This product is a game changer, and I’ve bought jars of it for so many friends and family now. Love it – so easy and makes cups shine! Use it once a month usually.
Clare M wrote: “Awesome stuff! Gets tea stains out of cups and teapots in minutes, with no damage. »
Elizabeth M commented: “An excellent product which is easy to use and cleans tea stains on teapots and flasks which could not be removed by scrubbing or bleach or even descaling. Surprising.”
Astonish Specialist Clean and Revive costs £3 if you buy directly from the site or £2.50 at Wilko.
This equates to 10p per 15g of use or 14p per 20g.
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