Here Are 14 Surprising Uses Of Tea Bags You Should Know

Tea bags aren’t just for brewing tea. After learning these 14 surprising hacks you’ll want to stock-up on this household essential.

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 Razor burn. Hold a wet tea bag against razor burn to relieve the pain. “Reader’s Digest” says this hack is safe for both nicks and bumps.

1.  Bleeding gums. You’ve just flossed and now your gums are on fire. “Reader’s Digest” suggests holding a tea bag treated with cold water directly to your sore gums to relieve the pain.
2.  Grow a garden and keep pests at bay. Believe it or not, you can grow your own garden with used teabags, seeds, a plastic tray, water and a paper towel. Don’t toss out the tea bag after you are done using it!
3.  Foot odor. Kill stinky feet by soaking them in a foot bath made from strongly brewed tea. Let your feet marinate for 20 minutes each day for best results.
4.  Shine mirrors.It may sound counterintuitive, but a strongly brewed cup of tea can work wonders for your mirrors. “Reader’s Digest” says to let the tea cool and then dip a cloth in the liquid. Wipe down the mirror and then buff with a soft, dry cloth.
5.  Condition hair. “Mommy Savers” recommends rinsing hair with brewed tea. Allow your hair to dry before rinsing with water.
6.  Pink eye. Rest with warm, wet teabags on the eyes to treat pink eye. “Mommy Savers” says this home remedy can also be used to reduce puffiness.
7.  Blisters. To prevent infection and treat blisters, place warm, wet teabags over the affected area.
8.  Acne. Clear acne by rinsing your face with green tea, as recommended by “Mommy Savers”.
9.  Bruises. Hold a black tea bag soaked in water over a bruise for 5 minutes. “Prevention” says the tannins in the tea constrict blood vessels and reduce inflammation. This makes bruises heal faster.
10.  Sunburn. Next time you get a sunburn, substitute aloe vera for black tea bags. Dip them in cold water and let them rest on the burns to help them heal faster. “Prevention” says you can even soak your whole body in a tea-treated bath to cool all-over burns.
11.  Chapped lips. “Prevention” recommends pressing black tea bags against chapped lips to repair damaged skin cells.
12.  Wrinkles. The antioxidants in green tea can do wonders for aging skin. “TODAY” suggests soaking a paper towel in cooled green tea and relaxing with it draped over your face.
13.  Insect bites. Place wet tea bags over insect bites to soothe itching.