How to Use whitener in a Sentence

whitener

noun
  • Make sure to limit the load to whites only when using a whitener.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
  • This whitener gel is great to use in addition to your usual toothpaste.
    — Akili King, Vogue, 10 June 2021
  • At Walmart, sales of teeth whitener are popping as customers take their masks off.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2021
  • To counter the resulting bluish tint, whiteners—plaster of Paris, or chalk—were added to the recipe.
    — John Anderson, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2020
  • It is also used as a tooth whitener in some toothpastes, and as a common household cleaning agent.
    — Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2021
  • The most powerful whitener may not be the best option for you, said Messina.
    — Hanna Horvath, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2021
  • Cotton socks will withstand hotter water and stronger whiteners than nylon socks or blends.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Usage Aside from cost savings, one of the main draws of at-home teeth whiteners is convenience.
    — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2023
  • As people go out more, Walmart said that sales of travel items and teeth whitener are popping as shoppers take their masks off.
    — Anne D'innocenzio, Chron, 18 May 2021
  • Unfortunately for my fruit-loving self, strawberries don't serve as a good teeth whitener.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Lemon Juice Lemon juice is a natural laundry whitener and freshener.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Teeth whitening kit and pen Now’s a great time to try out a new teeth whitener, because this kit and whitening pen from Colgate are both on sale.
    — Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Malic acid, found in strawberries and apples, is a natural enamel whitener.
    — James Robinson, Discover Magazine, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Baking Soda Baking soda, when used for cleaning and stain removal, acts as a mild abrasive and whitener.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Amazon Prime Day isn’t just a treasure trove of deals on teeth whiteners, household essentials and beauty devices.
    — Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • This toothpaste is vegan, cruelty-free, free of parabens and has hydrated silica as an abrasive whitener.
    — Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Bleach is a great whitener and germ-killer, so if your grout is very badly stained with mold and mildew, a strong bleach-containing cleaner will be your best bet and will likely require the least amount of scrubbing.
    — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 21 Dec. 2022
  • The higher the concentration and longer the active ingredient is held against your teeth, the more effective the whitener typically is.
    — Hanna Horvath, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2021
  • For white clothing, using OxiClean white revive whitener + stain remover on your clothes before putting them in the laundry machine can also help fade stains.
    — Joseph Cheatham, Men's Health, 14 July 2023
  • The other kinds of at-home whiteners — whitening toothpastes or rinses — use polishing and other non-bleach agents to either scrub off or chemically remove stains that are closer to the surface.
    — Abbie Kozolchyk, Good Housekeeping, 7 Jan. 2011
  • The Snow whitener serum contains hallmark whitening agents hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide, plus peppermint oil for a nice flavor.
    — Marielle Marlys, Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2022
  • The first box included a smorgasbord of items such as entrees, snacks, beer, wine or coffee, hats, candles, journal, hand sanitizer, potholders, teeth whitener and letter openers.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Nov. 2020
  • Next, a cocktail of serums and creams is broken up by two-minute applications of Crest Whitening Emulsions, a teeth whitener that requires no downtime or rinsing.
    — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2020
  • Just like the rush on toilet paper and hand sanitizer a year ago, people are grabbing deodorant, teeth whitener and condoms off of store shelves, The Wall Street Journal reports.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 May 2021
  • Perch boasts 70 brands in its stable of third-party sellers, including women’s athleisure brand Satina, teeth whitener Cali White and kitchenware from Flathead.
    — Margherita Beale, Forbes, 26 May 2021
  • While whiteners don't lighten bonds, veneers, and other dental work, certain brands, like Go Smile, Supersmile, and Glo, do remove stains on artificial tooth surfaces.
    — Abbie Kozolchyk, Good Housekeeping, 7 Jan. 2011
  • In May, sales of eye makeup, teeth whitener kits, false eyelashes and lipstick were up at least 20 percent compared to a year ago, according to NielsenIQ analytics.
    — NBC News, 6 July 2021
  • Unlike other powdered laundry detergents, this whitener stain remover contains natural ingredients that won't cause any harm while still providing excellent whitening and cleaning benefits.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2023

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