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Do you know about citric acid?

It is a 100% natural product with multiple uses!

It is found naturally in lemon.

Its strength lies in being a powerful anti-limescale cleaner.

It is super effective in descaling, cleaning and dissolving limescale in the kitchen and in household appliances.

But that's not all ! It is also an excellent fungicide and bactericide. As such, it dissolves moss on terraces.

In addition to being a great cleaning product, citric acid is a powerful descaler and it removes rust stains in the blink of an eye.

And don't worry, it's a very economical product. So who says better?

Rest assured, if it is merciless with limestone, it is harmless to nature.

No wonder our grandmothers always had them in their closets! Wondering what to do with powdered citric acid?

We have selected for you the 11 best uses for citric acid at home. You will not be able to do without it! Look :

1. Descale the coffee machine

Depending on the quality of the water, coffee machines can scale up quickly.

Fortunately, thanks to citric acid, there is a simple and effective solution to descaling them.

To do this, mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of citric acid in a liter of cold water.

Then fill the machine with this mixture and let run the equivalent of about a cup.

Then wait 15 to 30 minutes for the citric acid to do its job. Then run off the rest of your product.

Finally, you must thoroughly rinse the coffee machine at least twice.

2. Descale the washing machine

No need for Calgon to descale your washing machine.

Citric acid does the same job for a lot less money and without any toxic products!

To descale the washing machine, put 6 to 8 tablespoons of citric acid in the drum of your washing machine.

Then start a 95 ° program. The tartar will not resist!

Small precision: do not put laundry in the machine.

3. Descale the kettles

It's crazy all the limestone that accumulates in the kettles ...

But with citric acid, it's easy to get rid of it. To do this, pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of citric acid into a liter of water.

Pour the mixture into the kettle and boil it. Once at the boil, turn off the kettle and leave to act for 30 minutes.

It only remains to rinse the kettle well with water.

This grandma's thing has saved my kettle more than once. It must be said that I use it every day ...

And these white deposits that accumulate and end up in my cup of tea disgust me!

4. Cleans burnt pots and pans

Have your stainless steel pans burnt? It's not easy to strip a burnt stainless steel pan without damaging it.

But not impossible thanks to citric acid!

To clean burnt saucepans, dissolve 2 tablespoons of citric acid in a cup of water.

Then pour this mixture into the burnt saucepan or pan and heat it for a few minutes.

The burnt deposits at the bottom of the pan will come off on their own.

You don't even have to scratch for hours and use chemical strippers.

5. Descale the taps

The limestone around the tap is a great classic.

Fortunately, you don't have to struggle for hours to get rid of it.

With citric acid, the encrusted limestone does not resist.

For this, you have to pour a liter of water into a container and add 2 to 5 tablespoons of citric acid.

Stir to mix well. Then, it suffices to soak a sponge in this product and to rub the parts full of limestone.

You can also put your product in a spray bottle to easily diffuse it on the surfaces to be treated.

If the lime does not come off immediately, let the product act for at least 30 minutes.

Then rinse well with clean water. To increase the effectiveness of your product, you can add a little coffee grounds.

Coffee grounds have natural abrasive properties and allow all dirt to be removed more easily.

6. Removes rust stains

To remove rust stains from a metal object, you don't need a rust remover.

Citric acid is the ideal product. To do this, mix the citric acid with a little water to obtain a paste.

Apply this paste on the rust stains and leave to act for 30 min. Rub a little to loosen the rust and rinse.

And there you have it, the traces of rust disappeared easily :-)

You can also put citric acid directly on a sponge and rub rust stains with it.

When citric acid comes in contact with rust, a chemical reaction occurs. The rust becomes colorless and eventually disappears.

7. Detach the cups

Citric acid is the ideal solution for removing coffee and tea deposits encrusted on the bottoms and edges of cups.

So that the cups are perfectly clean, put a teaspoon of citric acid in them. Pour a glass of hot water and scrub the stained areas.

Or even better: wait a whole night for the citric acid to work. And there, not even need to rub. Rinse and voila! No more traces, your cup is nickel.

Obviously, if it is a large cup or mug, you can adjust the proportions.

And know that this grandmother's thing also works for wine stains in decanters.

8.Cleans the soleplate of the iron

Due to limescale, the soleplate of the iron quickly becomes dirty. Especially when you use it often!

The citric acid will act to remove the scale encrusted on the sole of the iron and in the small holes.

To do this, pour a liter of hot water into a container large enough to be able to lay your iron flat. A basin does the trick.

Add 5 teaspoons of citric acid to it and soak the sole of the iron for an hour.

If the tartar is very encrusted, use a cotton swab soaked in this mixture to dislodge the tartar, especially in the small holes.

Then again soak the iron in the mixture. Finally, wipe down the soleplate of the iron well and let it dry.

And as we have seen, it is also an excellent anti-rust, the traces of rust will also disappear. Your iron is now like new.

9. Cleans the toilet bowl.

It's always a hassle to clean the toilet bowl ...

But with citric acid, that chore becomes as easy as pie!

For toilet maintenance, boil a liter of water and pour it into a container.

Add 3 tablespoons of citric acid to it and mix to dilute.

Pour your cleaning product into the bowl.

Now wait 15 minutes before scrubbing with the toilet brush and flushing.

And that's all ! The toilet bowl is now perfectly clean thanks to your natural cleaner.

10. Descale the pod machine

Are you a coffee lover and have one of these pod machines?

For it to last a long time, you must maintain it well and regularly remove lime deposits. Here is an anti-lime recipe for your coffee machine.

For this, put 2 tablespoons of citric acid in a liter of cold water. Mix to dilute it well.

Pour your anti-lime mixture into the tank of your machine and let it run, without a pod. Wait until all the mixture has passed.

Once the last drop of your preparation has passed, fill the tank again with clear water this time. Pour again, without pod.

Repeat twice to have a fully functioning pod coffee machine. Check out the trick here.

11. Descale the steam generator

Considering the price of steam generators, it is better to maintain them to keep them as long as possible.

And tartar is their worst enemy! To remove it, citric acid will once again be your best ally.

To do this, heat 75 cl of water to 40 °. Then add 70 g of citric acid in it. Stir to dilute the acid well.

Fill the tank of your steam generator with your preparation. Now you have to heat the unit until it boils.

When it boils, release a jet of steam then turn it off. Now let the mixture act for a few hours. Finally, empty the tank and rinse it well.

Bonus tip

Do you have large areas full of rust that you want to strip?

Like plates or the barbecue grill?

Then there is a powerful recipe for removing rust.

You have to mix Coca-Cola and citric acid in a container. Then soak these items in it for at least a day.

After rinsing, you will be surprised with the result!

Be careful, this trick is very effective in removing rust on metal.

But it should not be used on marble or stone surfaces, as citric acid attacks them.

You should therefore always do a test on a small area, before applying your natural stripper.

Where to find cheap citric acid?

Are you convinced of the anti-lime properties of citric acid?

Note that you can find it in supermarkets like Auchan, Carrefour or Leclerc, in DIY stores or here on the Internet for a reasonable price.

Precautions

When using citric acid, protect your hands by wearing household gloves.

Also wear protective goggles to avoid splashing in the eyes.

When you use citric acid to descale an appliance, ventilate the room you are in, so as not to be bothered by the fumes.

Citric acid is very effective on chrome, stainless steel, ceramic or plastic surfaces.

However, it should not be used on enamel, aluminum, marble or limestone surfaces.

Your turn...

Have you tried these uses for citric acid? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to hear from you!

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