Cleaning expert shares simple 1p cleaning hack for mirrors

The trick, shared by content creator Armen Adamjan, costs just 1p and uses something found in almost every home.

Mr Adamjan said: “Did you know if you grab a tea bag and put it in hot water for about five minutes then pour it into a spray bottle, what you have right now is a homemade natural chemical-free mirror cleaner.

“The tannic acid in tea leaves your mirrors streak-free and crystal clear.”

The reason why tea bags are so effective is because they contain tannins, which are a natural type of plant compound found in foods and beverages including tea, coffee, chocolate and wine.

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This acts as a mild and acidic agent that can be used to break down dirt, grease and fingerprints which so easily build up on our mirrors.

It is thought black tea bags contain the highest tannin concentration and steeping the tea bag for at least five minutes increases the tannin extraction.

With most Brits already having their cupboards stocked up with teabags and with them being available for as little as 1p it is a cheap and effective hack.

To carry out the cleaning hack, the content creator advises Brits to grab a tea bag and leave it in hot water for around five minutes.

After leaving the tea bag to brew, tip the contents into a spray bottle ready to spray onto your mirror.

For the final step, grab a cloth and wipe the tea bag water off the mirror until it’s dry.

Armen claims this will leave your mirrors looking shiny and clean.

Tea bags are a staple in most British households and can be bought for as little as 1p each.