What Is Citric Acid

Citric acid is a naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruits, that can also be manufactured for use as a preservative, food ingredient and cleaning agent.

Descale Coffee Maker

Add one to two tablespoons of citric acid to a full tank of water. Run one brewing cycle and then two cycles using just plain water.

“Add one to two tablespoons of citric acid to a full tank of water. Run one brewing cycle and then two cycles using just plain water”

Descale Electric Kettle

Fill the kettle with water, add one to two tablespoons of citric acid, bring to a boil, then let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

“Fill the kettle with water, add one to two tablespoons of citric acid, bring to a boil, then let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes”

Remove Hard Water Buildup From Faucets

Mix one to two teaspoons of citric acid to one cup of warm water, apply with a soft damp cloth, leave for three to five minutes.

“Mix one to two teaspoons of citric acid to one cup of warm water, apply with a soft damp cloth, leave for three to five minutes”

Clean Shower Heads

Dissolve a tablespoon of citric acid in two cups of warm water and soak shower head for mineral build-up removal.

“Dissolve a tablespoon of citric acid in two cups of warm water and soak your shower head”

Tackle Soap Scum in Shower

Mix one teaspoon of citric acid in one cup of warm water, apply to mineral deposits, let sit for five to 10 minutes.

“Place cloth or sponge soaked in the solution over the area where mineral deposits have formed”

Remove Hard Water Spots From Shower Glass

Mix one tablespoon of citric acid to two cups of warm water, apply to hard-water spots with spray bottle, let sit up to five minutes.

“Mix one tablespoon of citric acid to two cups of warm water and apply to hard-water spots with a spray bottle”

Clean Dishwasher

Place a couple of tablespoons of citric acid in a bowl on upper rack, run hot cycle to remove hard water stains and food build-up.

“Place a couple of tablespoons of citric acid in a small bowl and place the bowl on the uppermost rack in your empty dishwasher”

Remove Rust Stains

Make paste of citric acid and water, apply to rust stain, let sit for twenty minutes, scrub gently with soft brush.

“Apply the paste to the rust stain and let it sit for twenty minutes”

Clean Stainless Steel Sinks

Mix one teaspoon of citric acid in one cup of warm water, apply with dampened microfiber cloth, wipe in grain direction.

“Apply to hard-water spots with a dampened microfiber cloth, wiping in the same direction as the grain of the stainless-steel”

Clean Toilets

Add two to three tablespoons of citric acid powder to toilet bowl, let sit for at least thirty minutes or overnight.

“Add two to three tablespoons of citric acid powder directly into the toilet bowl. Let it sit for at least thirty minutes or even overnight”

Where Not to Use Citric Acid

Avoid natural stone, finished wood, electronics screens and certain metals due to corrosion risks.

“Avoid using it on natural stone surfaces like marble or granite: It can etch or discolor these materials”