Many people throw tea leaves after it has been used, but they are unaware of the fact that used tea leaves have amazing benefits and uses. Tea is a part of our daily lives which is inevitable and has a big consumer base around the world. Here are some ways in which used tea leaves can be used:

1.) Adding Nutrients To Soil: Tea leaves contain tannic acid as well as other nutrients, which are good fertilizers for plants. The used tea leaves, when added to soil, start decomposing and releasing the nutrients in the soil which creates a healthy environment for plants, supporting their growth.

2.) Increases Decomposition Of Other Items: Used tea leaves are a good choice if you want to increase the speed of decomposition in the compost pit. When added to soil, it releases acid, which speeds up the process of decomposition of other items in the compost pit. It helps in making the compost faster. That compost is healthy and can be used to grow vegetables as well as in building a flower garden.

3.) Reduce Room Humidity: Yes, you read it right. Used tea leaves can reduce the humidity in the room. Just sundry the used tea leaves and leave them in a damp corner of the room. The dried leaves will absorb the excess moisture present in the room. 

4.) Deodorizing The Shoes: Used tea leaves are the cost-effective method of cleaning bad odored shoes. Simply sundry the used tea leaves and wrap them in a muslin cloth. Then put this wrap near the toes of the shoe. This use of used tea leaves works well with tennis shoes or shoes that absorb moisture and give off a bad smell.

5.) Freshening The Breath: To eliminate bad breath, green tea is the right choice. Gargling with green tea kills the bacteria and eliminates the bad odor. For this, a freshly brewed tea is not needed. One can use the used tea leaves for the second or third time to use green tea as a mouth wash.

6.) Clear Reflective Surfaces: Used tea leaves can give you clean and clear reflective surfaces. Cooldown the used tea leaves or extra brewed tea and use them to clean the reflective surfaces such as mirrors and get a spotless surface. After using the tea on the surfaces, use a soft cloth to clean the leftover tea from the reflective space.