Keep Your Tea Strainer Clean, Here’s How

The strainer becomes dirty and less efficient over time as tea leaves and other material build up in it. You can clean the strainer in the following methods. 

| Deepali Verma

Feb 27, 2023

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Baking soda and vinegar

This method of cleaning your tea strainer is effective and simple. Simply combine baking soda and vinegar in an equal amount in a bowl, and then soak your tea strainer for about an hour in the solution. After that, thoroughly rinse the strainer with water. 

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Boiling water

You may sanitise your strainer and remove any built-up residue by boiling water, which is a simple and efficient method. To remove any leftover dirt, scrape with a brush. 

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Lemon juice

Slice a lemon in half, then wipe the juice all over your strainer, paying special attention to any spots where buildup or stains are present. After letting the lemon juice sit for a while, rinse the strainer with water. 

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Toothbrush and dishwashing soap

In a bowl, combine some dishwashing soap and warm water. Soak the strainer there for a few minutes. After that, gently scrub the strainer with a toothbrush to get rid of any leftover material. After that, thoroughly rinse the strainer with water. 

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Cleaning tablets

Also, you can use these cleaning pills to clean the strainer. Place a denture tablet in a bowl of warm water. Put your tea strainer in the bowl and soak for 15 to 20 minutes. The effervescent action of the tablet will break down any residue. The strainer should be properly dried after a warm water rinse. 

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