Our top tips for using Citric Acid as a cleaning product around the house! Especially good in areas with hard water. Also lets talk about areas a surfaces where Citric Acid shouldn’t be used. Best Uses for Citric Acid
· Descaling Kettles & Coffee Makers: This is its "superpower." Boil a kettle with 1–2 tablespoons of citric acid and water. Let it sit for 15 minutes, and rinse well.
· Toilet Deep Clean: Pour about half a cup into the bowl and leave it overnight.
· Dishwasher & Washing Machine: Run an empty hot cycle with a cup of citric acid to clear out internal mineral build up and soap scum.
· Showerheads & Faucets: Soak a crusty showerhead in a warm citric acid solution for 30 minutes to clear the jets.
· Windows & Mirrors: Mix 1 tablespoon in 500ml of water for a streak-free spray that cuts through water spots. Never use Citric Acid on the following.
· · Natural Stone: Do not use on marble, granite, or limestone. It will "etch" the surface, leaving dull, white spots that can't be wiped away.
· · Electronic Screens: It can eat through the protective coatings on TVs, smartphones, and laptops.
· · Finished Wood: It can strip the wax or varnish off hardwood floors and furniture.
· · Some Metals: While great for stainless steel, it can tarnish copper and brass if left on too long.
Basic recipe for a home made cleaning product to replace chemical filled cleaning products. To make a standard cleaning spray, use this ratio:
· 2 cups (500ml) Warm water
· 1–2 tbsp Citric acid
· 1 teaspoon of Liquid Castile Soap ((to help it "cling" to vertical surfaces like shower walls). Top Tip! Save old cleaning spray bottles, wash out well and reuse.