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Tea bags aren't just for brewing tea. After learning these 14 surprising hacks, you'll want to stock up on this household essential.
1. Razor burn
Hold a wet tea bag against a razor burn to relieve the pain. Reader's Digest says this hack is safe for both nicks and bumps.
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2. Bleeding gums
Relieve your child's pain after losing a tooth, or if you've had a tooth pulled, try this. Reader's Digest suggests holding a tea bag treated with cold water directly to your sore or bleeding gums for relief.
3. 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've finished using it. Here are 10 reasons why you should plant your tea bags instead: Read it here.
4. Foot odor
Remove odor by soaking your feet in a bath made from strongly brewed tea. Let your feet soak for 20 minutes each day for best results, as recommended by Reader's Digest.
5. Shine mirrors
It may sound strange, but a strongly brewed cup of tea can work wonders for your mirrors. Reader's Digest suggests letting the tea cool and then dipping a cloth into it to dampen. Wipe down the mirror, then buff with a soft, dry cloth.
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