Crafts & DIY
Ways To Use Cream Of Tartar Around The House
Jenny Brown
04.24.16

Cream of tartar can be found in most spice cabinets. It’s mainly used for stabilizing egg whites while whipping them, but it can also be used in baking since it helps activate the alkaline baking soda.

Unknown to most, cream of tartar is a very powerful cleaning agent, and it can make cleaning around the house a whole lot easier.

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Clean Your Kitchen Appliances

Using cream of tartar, hot water, and a microfiber cloth, you can easily clean all your kitchen appliances. Remove grease and stains with ease!

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Clean Your Drain

Pour a solution of 1/4 cup of cream of tartar, 1 cup of salt, and 1 cup of baking soda down a drain. Then flush it with 2 cups of hot water. This will cleanse your drains and remove any dirt or grime build-up.

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Bye Bye To Burn Stains On Pans

Burn stains on pans are a pain to deal with. Not only do they make your cookware look bad, but they are super stubborn and difficult to remove.

Mix equal parts cream of tartar and baking soda in the bottom of your pan. Then, add a few drops of dish soap, and add hot water to completely cover the burned area. Let this mixture soak for a few minutes and then scrub it with a Brillo pad.

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Shine Copper

Bring back the shine to your copper. Mix 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Rub this over the copper, and rinse it clean.

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Dirty Grout Solution

Dirty grouts can build up over time. Fortunately, this solution can instantly remove the dirt and clean it.

Heat 1/4 cup of vinegar in a microwave and then mix it with 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar. Use a toothbrush to apply this solution to the grout and scrub. Wipe it clean afterwards.

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Stain-Free Mugs

Mix cream of tartar, baking soda, lemon juice, and water to make a paste to remove coffee and tea stains from mugs. Let this mixture sit in the mugs for about a half hour before you rinse it off.

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You can even remove stubborn stains on pots and pans with cream of tartar. Watch the video below to learn how.

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