Citric acid, 8 uses all over the house

Do not be fooled by the word acid! Indeed, citric acid, is recognized for its super powers against tartar and rust, is the active ingredient of lemon juice. We explain how to use it best.

What is citric acid?

100% natural and biodegradable, citric acid is used in the maintenance of the house in its natural properties for its powerful anti-limestone properties. The citric acid is ideal for descaling household appliances (kettle, coffee machine, washing machine ...), or to remove traces of limestone and shine faucets, windows and shower walls, ceramics. bathroom ... It is also used in the care of the linen, to eliminate the stains of rust on the fabrics, but also to compose softeners "house". It is produced by biotechnology from vegetable raw materials (corn, tapioca, cassava, sweet potato). 

1. Homemade Bath Fizzies

When mixed with a little baking soda, Epsom salt, and corn starch, you can make bath fizzies just like you would find in high-end boutiques.


2. Homemade Jams

Many canners will tell you how citric acid prevents sugar crystallization when they prepare fruit jams. You can add a little towards the end to help your jams taste and can better. Recipe amounts will vary, so look for recipes that include adding citric acid as a final step.

3. to descale the coffee machineDissolve 1 to 2 tablespoons of citric acid in 1 liter of cold water and fill the tank of the machine with this solution. Pass a cup about, let stand 15 to 30 minutes. Spread the rest and rinse twice with water.


4. to clean the burnt pan or stainless steel panDissolve 2 tablespoons of citric acid in 1 cup of water, heat the solution for a few minutes in the burnt pan, rinse and wash thoroughly.


5. Homemade Mouthwash

Use a FOOD GRADE citric acid mixed with warm water as a mouth rinse. It can help refresh your mouth and rid it of germs. There are various recipes for citric acid mouth rinse on the internet, so find one that works for you!


6. Toilet Bowl Cleaner–

Make a paste out of citric acid, baking soda, and a touch of water to make a toilet bowl cleaner that does wonders. It will get your toilet bowl sparkling naturally without the concern of using chemical-filled ingredients.


7. for cleaning chrome, stainless steel, ceramic or plastic surfaces and shower screens (glass or plastic)
Dissolve 2 to 5 tablespoons of citric acid in 1 liter of hot water, rub the surfaces with this solution. Rinse thoroughly.


8.  to remove veils of lime, cement or plasterDissolve 3 to 6 tablespoons of citric acid in 1 liter of water, and rub with this solution. Rinse thoroughly.