7 Surprising Uses for Used Tea Bags – Don’t Throw Them Away!

✅ The tannins and antioxidants in tea reduce swelling and dark circles under the eyes.
✅ Green tea and black tea are especially effective for tightening the skin and reducing puffiness.

📌 How to Use:

  • Chill used tea bags in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
  • Place them over your closed eyelids for 5-10 minutes.
  • Repeat daily for brighter, refreshed eyes!

2. Natural Fertilizer for Plants 🌱

✅ Used tea bags are rich in nutrients like nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus.
✅ They help improve soil quality and retain moisture.

📌 How to Use:

  • Bury used tea bags in the soil near plants to boost growth.
  • Use tea bag water as a natural fertilizer by steeping in water and pouring over plants.
  • Works great for roses, ferns, and houseplants!

3. Deodorize Shoes & Fridge 👟🧊

✅ Tea bags absorb bad odors and leave a fresh scent.
✅ Works as a natural alternative to chemical deodorizers.

📌 How to Use:

  • Dry used tea bags and place them inside shoes, gym bags, or drawers.
  • Leave in the fridge to absorb odors like baking soda.
  • Use scented tea (like mint or jasmine) for extra freshness!

4. Relieve Sunburn & Skin Irritation ☀️🌿

✅ Tea’s natural anti-inflammatory properties help soothe burns, rashes, and bug bites.
✅ Green tea and chamomile tea work best for calming irritated skin.

📌 How to Use:

  • Apply cooled, damp tea bags to sunburns, rashes, or itchy skin.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
  • Repeat as needed for instant relief.

5. Polish Wood & Clean Glass 🪵🪟

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