Citric acid

Citric acid is one of the most widespread plant acids and today is mainly obtained by fermenting sugar solution. KREIDEZEIT Citric Acid is a versatile, inexpensive household product.

The main application is descaling – coffee machines, kettles, taps and sanitary surfaces. Citric acid also removes rust and cleans, and can be used to make children's modelling dough.

Properties

• universal limescale remover
• rust-dissolving, cleaning
• obtained by fermentation
• inexpensive and high-yielding
• vegan

Suitable substrates

Appliances and surfaces affected by limescale and rust (not on acid-sensitive materials such as marble, natural stone or cracked enamel).

Application & Processing

Descaling a coffee machine: Dissolve 1–2 tbsp citric acid in 1 l cold water, pour it in, let approx. one cup run through, leave to stand for 15–30 minutes, let the rest run through, then rinse 2× with clean water.

Descaling a kettle: Dissolve 1–2 tbsp in 1 l of water, fill to above the limescale line, bring briefly to the boil, leave to stand for 30 minutes, then rinse out.

Taps/sanitary fittings: Apply a more concentrated solution, leave to act, then rinse with clean water.

Technical data

Full declaration

Citric acid. When using the product, observe the complete product information (technical data sheet and safety data sheet).

Frequently asked questions

What do I use citric acid for?
Above all for descaling coffee machines, kettles and taps – the expensive ‘descaler’ sold in shops is usually nothing else.

How much do I use?
1–2 tablespoons per litre of water. After descaling, rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Where must I not use it?
On acid-sensitive surfaces such as marble, natural stone and cracked enamel.