Citric Acid – Natural Cleaning Acid

Citric acid works by dissolving minerals left behind by hard water, soap and detergents. It’s especially effective where alkaline cleaners can’t finish the job on their own.

It’s commonly used for descaling kettles and appliances, removing soap scum, and as a balancing acid in DIY cleaning recipes.

This ingredient is for you, if you have:

• Hard water build-up on taps and fixturesS
• oap scum in showers and bathrooms
• Kettles or appliances that need descaling
• A preference for low-tox, fragrance-free cleaning

What makes it useful

• Naturally occurring organic acid
• Highly effective against limescale and mineral deposits
• Balances alkaline cleaning solutions
• Biodegradable and septic-safe
• Breaks down naturally after use
• Replaces multiple specialised cleaners
• Concentrated and cost-effective
• Easy to measure and store

Ways people use it

• Descaling kettles, coffee machines and appliances
• Removing soap scum in showers and baths
• Cleaning taps, sinks and fixtures
• DIY rinse aids and surface sprays
• Balancing alkaline cleaners in DIY recipes

Learn more about citric acid
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See what you can make with it
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Citric acid is effective and easy to use, but as an acid, it’s best used with care on certain surfaces.

• Avoid use on natural stone, marble and limestone
• Always test first on surfaces and fixtures
• Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture
  

While food-grade in quality, we recommend using this bicarb for cleaning only, as it’s stored with other cleaning ingredients.

Apothecary Jar
A wide-mouth jar made from glass with a tinted amber finish. The lid holds roughly a tablespoon, making it handy for measuring. Airtight, practical, and bench friendly.

Eco-Friendly Earth Bags
Made from brown recycled paper and a 100% natural corn-based biofilm, are both renewable and compostable. For optimal disposal, we recommend commercial composting after removing any tin ties and labels. Under the right conditions, these bags can decompose in about six months. Due to their compostable nature, Earth Bags are best for short-term ingredient storage. For long-term storage, transfer your ingredients to an airtight container.