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Unusual Uses for Tea
- A strong footbath of black tea will strengthen the pads of a dogs feet
- To eliminate food odors on hands, especially fish odors, rinse hands with tea
- To soothe a child after getting a shot, apply a cool wet green teabag to the shot site
- Clean Persian and Oriental carpets by sprinkling nearly dry tea leaves on it and then sweeping them away
- To heal plantar warts, place a hot wet teabag on it for 15 minutes a day
- Hot teabags make an excellent compress for the eyes to soothe pinkeye
- Cool teabags on the eyes will reduce swelling and redness
- Place hot teabags on canker sores or fever blisters to draw out infections
- Wash face with tea to cure acne
- Cold, wet teabags will soothe beestings and insect bites
- Tea can be used to dye fabric, paper, or plastic to give an antiqued look
- Soothe a sunburn with compresses made from dipping a towel in cool tea
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