How to Get Tea Stains Out of a Silver Tea Pot

Manual Cleaning

• 1

  Dampen a cellulose sponge with water and wring it out.

• 2

  Apply a thick layer of silver polishing cream to the sponge and wipe the inside of the teapot to remove any stains. Use a cotton swab dipped in silver polishing cream to clean the spout or small areas.

• 3

  Rinse the teapot thoroughly with warm water to remove any cleaning residue.

• 4

  Dry the teapot inside and out with a soft, clean towel.

Soaking

• 5

  Fill the teapot with warm water. Add a 5-minute denture cleaning tablet for every 2 cups of water and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.

• 6

  Pour out the solution and rinse the teapot with warm water. Gently scrub any remaining stains with a damp soft-bristled brush.

• 7

  Rinse the teapot thoroughly with warm water and dry it inside and out with a soft, clean towel.