How to Remove Ice Tea Stains.
How to Remove Ice Tea Stains.
Ice Tea is simply tea on ice. Whether it’s Lipton, Celestial Seasonings, Peet’s, or Starbuck it is still tea, so we need to address this stain the same way we would address any tea stain. Plant base stains such as a tea stain falls into the Tannin Stain category. As with all tannin stains it is always best to remove the stain as soon as it happens, while the stain is wet it is much easier to remove. The longer we wait the more difficult it will become to remove the stain and the stain will set and oxidize over time.
Vaska Laundry Detergent: 
- Create a spotting solution of 1 part Vaska Laundry Detergent, and 10 parts water.
- Apply this solution to a white towel and blot the tea stain.
- Let the solution penetrate for a few minutes.
- Apply clean water to a white towel and blot stained area followed by a dry towel.
- Repeat steps if necessary.
When done skip to Finishing Up.
Heinz Distilled White Vinegar: 
- If the first steps did not achieve adequate results then continue; apply distilled white vinegar to the tea stain directly.
- Tap the stain lightly with a soft brush (toothbrush) to help the vinegar penetrate into the stain.
- Leave the vinegar on for a few minute to penetrate.
- Blot area with a wet white towel followed by a dry white towel.
- Repeat steps if necessary.
When done skip to Finishing Up.
Everyday Stain & Odor Remover by Earth Friendly Products or Bac-Out by BioKleen
- Apply the enzyme stain remover directly to the tea stain.
- Enzymes take time to work so apply the product a let it rest for 1-2 hours.
- Blot with a wet white towel followed by a dry white towel.
- Repeat steps if necessary.
FINISHING UP!
When done removing the stain always finish by cleaning the entire item per manufacture care instructions. Even benign spotting agents such as these will oxidize and yellow over time.
Seek professional help if necessary. If you have a good relationship with your green dry cleaners they will be more than happy to help you with stain removal and cleaning questions.
Karl Huie
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