Citric Acid – Natural Cleaning Acid

Citric acid is a naturally occurring weak acid found in citrus fruits like lemons and oranges.

In its pure form, it’s a fine white powder that looks a bit like sugar but isn’t sweet. These days, citric acid is produced through a natural fermentation process using plant-based sugars. Even though it’s made this way now, it’s chemically identical to the citric acid found in fruit.

Citric acid is used where alkaline cleaners leave residue behind.

It’s commonly used for:

• Removing soap scum and mineral build-up
• Descaling kettles, shower heads, taps and toilets
• Acting as a natural rinse aid in dishwashers and laundry
• Softening fabrics by neutralising detergent residue
• Cleaning glass and bathroom surfaces affected by hard water
  

Citric acid doesn’t replace your main cleaner. It completes the clean.

Citric acid is food-grade, but it’s still an acid and should be handled with care.

• Avoid contact with eyes and open skin
• Wear gloves if you have sensitive skin
• Store in an airtight container to prevent clumping
  

Surface care

• Do not use on marble, granite, natural stone, or other acid-sensitive surfaces
• Avoid use on delicate fabrics like wool and silk
• Always test first if unsure

Hi, I'm Analisa the order packer. I pack everything fresh to order, and you have two options for how it arrives:

1. Apothecary Jar:It’s a wide-mouth jar made from recycled glass with a tinted amber look (not pure amber, but still charming). The lid even fits roughly a tablespoon, so it’s handy for scooping. Looks good on the bench and keeps your citric acid airtight and ready to go.

2. Earth Bag: A compostable option made from kraft paper with a plant-based inner lining. Great for transport and low waste, but not ideal for long-term storage. Just transfer it to a sealed container when it arrives - glass is best.

Whichever you choose, just keep it dry, sealed, and out of reach from little hands.

Citric acid is biodegradable, septic-safe, and produced through a low-impact fermentation process. Because it’s concentrated, you only need small amounts, which means less packaging and less waste.

It earns its place in the toolkit because proper cleaning needs balance. Alkaline ingredients do the washing. Citric acid does the rinsing.

That balance is what prevents build-up, stiff laundry, cloudy glassware, and that not-quite-clean feeling.