Citric acid: The powerhouse cleaner challenging baking soda

Almost everyone has a package of baking soda in the kitchen cabinets, an indispensable cleaning agent. However, it now has a worthy rival: citric acid. This readily available chemical compound is extremely effective in both the kitchen and bathroom.

Citric acid is an organic chemical compound that remains a common household staple despite the passing years. Traditionally, it's used as a food antioxidant, an ingredient in medications, and a cleaning agent. Let's focus on its cleaning capability, as this unassuming powder can revolutionize our daily chores.

Citric acid, easily found in any store, works excellently as a descaler. It's particularly useful in kettles. To remove limescale from a kettle, pour a packet of citric acid inside, fill it with water, and bring it to a boil.

Importantly, citric acid is harmless and edible, posing no health risk. After the process, pour the water and rinse away the limescale. The effect should last for a long time.

This versatile acid can also descale and unclog drains and pipes. Just pour a generous tablespoon of citric acid into the drain, whether in the kitchen or bathroom, and then flush it with warm or hot water. This process can be repeated. It naturally eliminates lingering residues and unpleasant odors. Citric acid is a great alternative to many popular chemical agents.

This citric acid treatment is worth doing regularly in older buildings or where drain clogs are frequent – once or twice a week. This solution will help prevent more complex problems with your drains.

Citric acid is also effective for removing limescale from the toilet. Mix it with baking soda and pour it into the toilet bowl. Then add hot water and let it sit for half an hour.

Another option is to create a citric acid paste. Making it is very simple: just add a bit of water to the citric acid to get the right consistency. Apply it to areas covered with limescale. After half an hour, rinse it off and enjoy the cleanliness of your fixtures.