Citric Acid

$0.40/oz

Many Uses
Recipes

  • Food-Grade

  • 99.5+% Purity

  • Organic

  • Non-GMO

Citric acid is the unsung hero of the low-waste cleaning cabinet. Naturally found in citrus fruits, this powerful but simple ingredient is especially great at dissolving hard-water buildup, mineral deposits, soap scum, and limescale. It can help make glass sparkle, freshen appliances, clean faucets and showerheads, and tackle those stubborn white crusty deposits that regular cleaners struggle with. It’s also a key ingredient in bath bombs, dishwasher and laundry formulations, and countless food and beverage applications. A little goes a long way—and one simple powder can replace a surprising number of specialty products.

Citric Acid: Best Uses

  • 🚿 Remove hard-water buildup & limescale

  • 🚰 Descale faucets, showerheads & fixtures

  • ✨ Clean glass & shower doors

  • 🧼 Dissolve soap scum & mineral deposits

  • 🫧 Clean washing machines

  • 🍽️ Descale dishwashers & coffee makers (follow the appliance manufacturer's instructions)

  • 🧺 Boost laundry & help remove mineral buildup

  • 🚽 Clean toilet bowls

  • 🧽 Freshen & clean sinks

  • 🫖 Descale kettles & other water-heating appliances

  • 💣 Make bath bombs & bath fizzies

  • 🧴 Adjust pH in DIY formulations

  • 🍋 Add tartness to foods & beverages

  • 🥫 Help preserve certain foods and prevent browning

  • … and so much more!

Recipes:

🚿 1. Hard-Water & Shower Spray

Best for: shower doors, faucets, sinks, and mineral buildup

  • 1 cup warm water

  • 2 tbsp citric acid

  • 1 tsp castile soap

Mix in a spray bottle and shake gently. Spray onto mineral buildup, let sit for 5–10 minutes, scrub, and rinse well.

⚠️ Don't use on marble, natural stone, or other acid-sensitive surfaces.

🫧 2. Fizzy Toilet Cleaner

Best for: freshening and tackling mineral buildup

  • ½ cup baking soda

  • ¼ cup citric acid

  • 1 tbsp liquid castile soap

  • Enough water to make a damp, moldable mixture

Combine dry ingredients, then slowly add just enough water to hold everything together. Press into molds or make small tablets and let dry completely.

Drop one into the toilet, let fizz for several minutes, scrub, and flush.

🧺 3. Dishwasher Descaling Powder

Best for: mineral buildup and hard-water deposits

  • ½ cup citric acid

That's it! 😂

With the dishwasher empty, sprinkle the citric acid across the bottom and run a hot cleaning cycle. Check your dishwasher manufacturer's instructions first, since appliance recommendations vary.