
You won’t need much of the concentrated solution to be effective. It is an effective organic approved preservative found on food/drink labels as “E330.” Halechem citric acid is popular with cheese making, canning, and wine making. The “Alka Seltzer-like” fizzy effect is caused by the citric acid reacting with the water and other ingredients of the bomb, such as baking soda and fragrances. The citric acid is completely safe to use in the bathtub. You can make your own bathbomb - fizzy, effervescent bath soap/salt- using citric acid. Toilet bombs are also great for removing crud. It is commonly used to clean mineral deposits from shower doors, sinks and toilets. The pleasant citrusy smell works well as a deodorizer. Many all-natural kitchen and bathroom cleaners, contain citric acid to help clean hard water stains and kitchen and pantry messes. If your dishes are becoming cloudy, add a tablespoon to the prewash for sparkling results. We typically mix a tablespoon per 2 cups of water, but your results may differ. This is an effective version of Keurig’s descaling solution in a bottle.

Mix citric acid with water to use as an inexpensive descaling solution for your coffee maker. You can also add citric acid to home-made laundry detergent if you have extremely hard water. It breaks down the trace amounts of metal found in water, and is an ideal all-natural choice for treating hard water. The tough, multi-layer pouches include a tear-off tab and re-sealable zipper.Ĭitric acid’s properties as a weak organic acid make it a powerful water softener. Halefresh premium citric acid is 100% pure with no fillers or anti-caking agents.
