Citric acid is an incredibly useful product to have in your home! Have you ever wondered how exactly to use it? If you're in a hard water area and you struggle with limescale then please read on...
Citric acid is an organic compound found in citrus fruit. It's commonly used as a natural food additive to enhance the flavour and acidity of some foods and drinks. It's also used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and, importantly, the cleaning industry!
It is a versatile product to use around your home. Here are 5 ways to use...
- Kitchen appliance descaler e.g. kettles and coffee machines. To descale the kettle simply boil half a kettle of water, add a tablespoon of citric acid, leave for 20 minutes and then rinse!
- Surface cleaner. Simply dissolve and dilute citric acid in a spray bottle of water. Perfect for counter tops and bathroom surfaces!
- Toilet bowl descaler. A build up of limescale causes the toilet bowl to become stained and unsightly. Citric acid will dissolve this with ease! Just pour a kettle of hot water into the toilet bowl, add two tablespoons of citric acid and leave overnight.
- Dishwasher cleaner. Add citric acid to an empty cycle and the citric acid will clean, descale and improve the performance of your dishwasher.
- Laundry booster. Citric acid can boost the cleaning power of your detergent and helps remove stains and soften clothes.
So there we have it; 5 easy ways to use citric acid. It's not only a powerful descaler, it also cleans, removes stains and disinfects. A fantastic home cleaning staple!