How Do You Clean With Cream Of Tartar?
Cream of tartar is potassium hydrogen tartrate, a powder that is a by-product of wine fermentation. Often used in cooking, it is also a powerful natural cleaner. It is a mild acid, and it can be mixed with other household staples to make cleaning solutions for a variety of uses: cleaning aluminum utensils and pots, removing mineral deposits and rust, and brightening porcelain. It can be found in the spice section of the supermarket, or in quantity online at sites such as www.wholespice.com. Mix equal parts of cream of tartar, three-percent hydrogen peroxide, and water to form a paste. This will remove rust from basins or other surfaces. Cover the rust spots with the paste. Leave it on for an hour, then rinse away, rubbing lightly. Discolored porcelain can be brightened by simply applying cream of tartar to the surface with a wet cloth. For discolored aluminum pots and pans, heat a solution of one tablespoon vinegar per of water or or two teaspoons cream of tartar per quart of water in
