Melamine Stains

[Eileen]

We have got 3 white mugs that have a brown stain in them that even after 4 washes have still got the stain.
Now I seem to remember that in the old days we used some crystals, I think, to clean stained crockery, has anyone got any clues please.

Eileen

 

[BerndRos]

A little Bleach topped up with water...leave a couple of hours and then wash...hey presto....

 

[Meoncoast]

Many year ago when they were used in the NHS we used to soat in milton

 

[calikev]

Sterident works well

 

[motacyclist]

Sterident works well

How did you find that out?

 

[calikev]

Let's just say I worked in a hospital with a lot of false teeth lol

 

[motacyclist]

Let's just say I worked in a hospital with a lot of false teeth lol

I know there is a shortage of medical workers but didn't think they'd resorted to using false teeth instead

 

[motacyclist]

Sorry Eileen, going off on a tangent

 

[Billy]

White vinegar as well

 

[jeff]

You could try bicarbonate soda and hot water.

 

[rippers]

I wouldn't do bleach I tried that and tasted it for weeks, ended up throwing it away
Sterident was the best solution but binned the all the Melamine now and got proper mugs and glasses in Froli holders http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00116SOBE/?tag=eliteelect-21

 

[motacyclist]

Maybe best to buy tea coloured melamine to start with

 

[shambly]

Bar keepers friend made into a paste....

 

[reserves]

Sterident works well

Can testify to this.

2 tablets in a cup, fill with warm / boiling water. 5 minutes later, perfectly white!

 

[motacyclist]

Can testify to this.

2 tablets in a cup, fill with warm / boiling water. 5 minutes later, perfectly white!

Teeth or cup? Or both?

 

[GrannyJen]

It used to drive me nuts cleaning melamine cups.

I used everything from steradent tablets to drain cleaning acid.

Then I threw away the melamine and got a shed load of superb quality insulated disposable cups form a catering supplier.

Result is peace and tranquility in Albert , no washing up, no burnt fingers, no yucky looking cups.

 

[reserves]

Teeth or cup? Or both?

Ha! No teeth in there