An Easy Way To Remove Coffee Stains From Mugs Is Hiding In Your Medicine Cabinet

Even if you love coffee, you can still despise the stains the beverage leaves behind in your mugs. According to the National Coffee Association, 66% of adults in the U.S. drink it daily. Needless to say, it's a frustration that many of us are familiar with. A stained coffee mug can feel a little dirty despite being clean. Running the cup through the dishwasher doesn't always do the trick. You need to stop throwing out old coffee mugs and try these creative ideas or deal with the awkwardness when guests come over. But an even better option is to grab some denture tablets from your bathroom cabinet.

Denture tablets can help you tackle tough stains in your coffee mugs. Drop some in your mugs, and their oxidizing agents and enzymes work to dissolve stains. It's similar to the way they clean false teeth. Coffee discolors drinkware because of tannins. They stick to the inside of mugs and eventually stain them. However, you don't have to put up with the staining if you keep denture tablets on hand. Some people use other common ingredients, like baking soda, salt and lemon, or hydrogen peroxide to clean their mugs. You can even effectively clean a coffee pot with a natural solution you own: vinegar! Denture tablets are another easy solution that few know about.

Set all of your discolored mugs on the kitchen counter and fill them up with warm water. Make sure the stains are fully covered by the liquid. Now, add one denture tablet to each of the mugs. They should start to fizz, indicating that they're starting to work their magic. Let them sit for two to three hours. Once time is up, dump them out and wash each mug individually with a soft brush. The insides of the mugs should be brighter and free of stains. This is a great method for mugs made of ceramic or porcelain. You can even use it on your stainless steel coffee tumblers.

Denture tablets might not be a product you typically have in your cabinet. Since they're inexpensive and a genius hack to keep your coffee mugs stain-free, it might be worth keeping some in your supplies — not to mention this method will save you money, unlike buying new drinkware. Use denture tablets alongside simple ways to prevent coffee stains in the first place. Don't worry; it doesn't involve giving up your morning cup of joe. Make sure to clean out your mug right after drinking coffee in it. You also don't want to let the liquid sit for long periods. (Keep an eye out for those sneaky mugs forgotten on your desk.) If you still end up with stains, just reach for the denture tablets.