Will Cream of Tartar Whiten Teeth?

Real cream of tartar, or tartaric acid, comes from the residue on wine caskets, where the tartaric acid accumulates from the grapes. It has a caustic, somewhat sharp flavor and is often used for baking. (Reference 1) It is used as an added ingredient to make things fluffy, such as meringues, or to give foods a creamy quality, such as frosting....

Today I found out that baking soda makes a good teeth whitener.   Specifically it works by breaking down stains in your teeth caused by such things as dark sodas, wine, smoking, coffee, etc. Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, when dissolved in water gives off free radicals which penetrate the surface of your enamel, combining with the stains in [...]

In my little world, items like cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate) are not simply a super way to stabilize egg whites but also scandalously inexpensive cleaning secrets.  This long-forgotten gem of a cleaning agent may be used with a little water or vinegar to lift even the most stubborn…
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