Citric Acid

Citric Acid – A Versatile Ingredient for Homemade Cleaning

Bring a little more simplicity to your cleaning routine with citric acid, a naturally occurring organic acid that makes a versatile ingredient for homemade household cleaners.
Known for its ability to help dissolve limescale, mineral deposits, soap residue and grime, citric acid is a handy addition to the cleaning cupboard. Use it on its own in suitable applications or combine it with other everyday ingredients to create simple DIY cleaning solutions.

What can you use citric acid for?

Descaling kettles and coffee equipment
Citric acid can help break down mineral deposits and limescale that build up in kettles, coffee makers and other appliances that come into contact with hard water.
Cleaning showerheads and taps
Create a citric acid solution to help loosen stubborn limescale and mineral buildup around taps, showerheads and other bathroom fixtures.
Bathroom cleaning
Citric acid is useful for tackling soap residue and mineral deposits on suitable bathroom surfaces, making it a popular ingredient in homemade bathroom-cleaning recipes.
Toilet cleaning
Add citric acid to DIY toilet-cleaning formulations to help tackle mineral deposits and leave the bowl feeling fresh and clean.
Homemade cleaning sprays
Dissolve citric acid in water to create a simple cleaning solution for appropriate hard surfaces. You can customise the strength depending on the job.
DIY cleaning powders and tablets
Citric acid can be combined with ingredients such as bicarbonate of soda to make homemade cleaning products, including cleaning tablets and fizzing formulations.
Dishwasher and kitchen cleaning
Citric acid can be incorporated into homemade cleaning recipes designed to tackle mineral build-up and residue in and around kitchen appliances.

Why keep citric acid in your cleaning cupboard?

• A versatile ingredient for DIY cleaning recipes
• Particularly useful for tackling limescale and mineral deposits
• Useful for bathrooms, kitchens and household appliances
• Easy to dissolve in water
• A practical alternative to buying a separate product for every cleaning job

A simple ingredient with plenty of uses

Whether you’re making your own cleaning sprays, descaling appliances or experimenting with DIY cleaning recipes, citric acid is a useful household staple for anyone who enjoys a simpler approach to cleaning.

Please check the suitability of citric acid for your particular surface or appliance before use. Avoid using acidic cleaners on acid-sensitive materials such as marble, limestone and other natural stone surfaces. Never mix citric acid solutions with chlorine bleach or other incompatible cleaning products.