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Tea bags for minor burns

For minor burns not requiring medical attention, try placing a wet or used common teabag on the burn immediately. It will take away the sting from most minor burns within minutes. This is a common tip used by many in the food-service industry.

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It works. Comments By: Sienna The burning stopped wright away.   only when cold Comments By: dennn it only works when its cold! but when its cold it works   trying it Comments By: lauren right now   tea bags Comments By: Lavanya you are a star!!!!   Your Site Rocks Comments By: Nick My 7 year old want to tell you thanks   yes it does work Comments By: michaela i burnt my hand this morning on the cooker and needed something really quick to put on it, so came and asked jeeves, so thanks jeeves it does work   sting be gone! Comments By: francestingla wow!...as soon as the cool teabag was applied to my (minor!) burn, the sting flew away with the wind faries. try this if your a no sting kinda guy. wooptdedoo   Like a charm Comments By: Peter Couldnt believe i actually did it! But glad i did! Worked a treat   sort of Comments By: Anon I got burned by a pot and all it did was cool it down so it sort of worked.   It WORKS!!! Comments By: Sher Tried it as my son just burnt thumb. He wants to soak in ice water til it gets frost bit. Did the butter, the burn ointment... and he kept running for more. Tried the tea bag soaked in cold water.. IT worked GREAT ! He said it stinks but it feels good. Even he could not believe it !! Thank you !!!   Did not work Comments By: Jenna Burnt my finger on a teapot and it didn't do anything!