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If you have started to familiarize yourself with the use of natural remedies for home care and cleaning , you will certainly have heard of Citric Acid . Compared to a few years ago, it is now easily available, low cost and easy to use. I myself cannot do without it to solve various household problems.
Yet, just a while ago, I made a mistake while cleaning my faucets and bathroom with citric acid . If it has happened to you too (with this remedy or others), let’s try to understand together what happened and how to prevent the problem from recurring .
Why use citric acid?
Before understanding how to avoid any mistakes that can be made while using citric acid , it is worth briefly remembering why it is so popular in natural cleaning.
Citric acid is a compound that also occurs naturally in citrus fruits . Its “acidic” nature effectively eliminates limescale and stubborn dirt . This is why it is a perfect ingredient for:
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- create a fabric softener for the washing machine
- clean the washing machine from bad odors and limescale
- make rinse aid for the dishwasher
- create a versatile and economical limescale remover.
But remember: its acidic nature does not allow us to use it on marble, natural stone or delicate surfaces, because it could corrode and dull them .
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