Citric acid food grade quality
Natural food grade citric acid for versatile use in your home. Suitable as a food flavouring, preservative or decalcifier for your coffee machine, kettle and electrical appliances.
- Citric acid is a colourless, odourless, water-soluble carboxylic acid.
- This product is of natural origin, free of surfactants and additives.
- Food grade, E330.
- Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
- It can also be used to remove limescale in the bathroom and kitchen, clean stainless steel surfaces and remove rust.
- Manufactured by: from Czech producer Qualt Rakovník.
What is citric acid and its uses
It occurs naturally as a product of metabolism in all organisms of the plant kingdom. Lemon juice contains 5-7% citric acid and is also found in fruits such as citrus fruits, apples, pears and berries.
Citric acid is environmentally friendly and biodegradable. It can be used for food preservation, cleaning, laundry, cleaning or descaling.
It regulates acidity and alkalinity in foods and helps prevent the growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds. It acts as an antioxidant in fats and oils, where it prevents undesirable effects such as rancidity or discoloration.
It is found in foods such as soft drinks, juice, instant drinks, fats and oils, marmalade, frozen fruit or dairy products, mayonnaise and more.
Recommended dosage for descaling
Dissolve 1-2 tablespoons of citric acid in 0.5-1 l of clean water and then let it flow through the machine.
Great for cleaning deposits in your kettle - just use a spoon for normal dirt (spoon for larger), fill the kettle to max and turn on to 100 oC. Leave for a while and then pour. The kettle will be beautifully clean.
How to clean your toilet well, cheaply and, above all, non-toxically
Nobody exactly loves cleaning the toilet, but we have to do it regularly. This recipe for homemade non-toxic toilet tablets could make your job easier. They remove limescale and disinfect without poisons and irritants.
Raw materials
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
- 1/4 cup citric acid
- ½ teaspoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of 6% hydrogen peroxide solution
- 15-20 drops of any essential oil
- If you don't have vinegar and hydrogen peroxide on hand, you can achieve a similar result by adding a few drops of dishwashing gel to the soda and acid.
Procedure
- Pour the baking soda into a bowl - glass, plastic or hardened bowls are best.
- Add the citric acid and stir.
- In another bowl, carefully mix together the hydrogen peroxide and vinegar.
- Carefully start adding the liquid mixture to the dry, preferably in small spoonfuls.
- We must proceed very slowly to avoid a strong chemical reaction.
- The last (optional) step is to add the essential oil. This step is just to make the final product more pleasant.
- Using a measuring cup, transfer the mixture to the baking paper so that only small balls, looking like rum pralines, are formed.
- Alternatively, use a silicone ice mould.
- Leave them to dry for 4-8 hours in this form.
- Toilet tablets should be stored in a closed glass container to prevent unnecessary moisture from entering.
- One bead/tablet will safely clean and disinfect your toilet.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Ingredients for baking |
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| Výrobce: | Qalt, Rakovník s.r.o., Zavídov 72, 27035, Petrovice |
| Země původu: | Česká Republika |
Kateřina Vašková
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Ecological cleaning powders such as baking soda, citric acid, and sodium percarbonate have historically been used for household cleaning due to their effective and non-toxic properties.
These natural substances offer a safe alternative to common chemical cleaners, providing excellent results without negative environmental impact.
These substances also contribute to a clean and healthy home environment, are biodegradable, and do not pollute the environment, thus promoting sustainable living habits that follow a long tradition of using natural resources for cleaning.
What Makes Us Unique
- Eco-friendliness: These substances are biodegradable and leave no toxic residues.
- Versatile use: From surface cleaning and stain removal to bleaching laundry and disinfecting.
- Safety and non-toxicity: They do not contain harsh chemicals and are non-toxic to people and pets. They pose no health risks.
- Effectiveness without compromise: Their cleaning efficiency is comparable to conventional chemical cleaners.
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Proven over generations: They have been used for household cleaning for generations, proving their reliability and effectiveness.
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Benefits of Ecological Powders
Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)
- Nature: It is biodegradable and leaves no toxic residues, making it an eco-friendly choice.
- Home: Neutralizes odors, removes stains and grease, making it a versatile cleaner for kitchens and bathrooms.
- Cleaning: Its mild abrasive properties allow for gentle cleaning of surfaces without damaging them, ideal for glass, tiles, and stainless steel.
Baking Soda (for use with vinegar)
- Nature: The combination of baking soda and vinegar creates a non-toxic mixture that breaks down into water and CO₂ during the reaction, making it environmentally friendly.
- Home: Effectively cleans drains, clears clogs, and neutralizes unpleasant odors in kitchens and bathrooms.
- Cleaning: The reaction between baking soda and vinegar helps remove greasy stains and deposits, improving the overall cleanliness of surfaces.
Citric Acid (as a water softener)
- Nature: Contains no synthetic substances and leaves no toxic residues after decomposition, making it eco-friendly.
- Home: Naturally softens water, reducing the need for chemical softeners and improving the effectiveness of laundry detergents.
- Cleaning: Enhances the effectiveness of cleaning agents, helping reduce the total amount of chemicals needed, while leaving surfaces clean and shiny.
Sodium Percarbonate
- Nature: The combination of baking soda and vinegar creates a non-toxic mixture that breaks down into water and CO₂ during the reaction, making it environmentally friendly.
- Home: Effectively cleans drains, clears clogs, and neutralizes unpleasant odors in kitchens and bathrooms.
- Cleaning: The reaction between baking soda and vinegar helps remove greasy stains and deposits, improving the overall cleanliness of surfaces.
Sodium Percarbonate with TAED
- Nature: Breaks down into harmless substances. Sodium percarbonate decomposes into water, oxygen, and soda, while TAED is biodegradable, minimizing environmental impact and not burdening aquatic ecosystems.
- Home: TAED enhances the efficiency of sodium percarbonate, especially at low temperatures. This combination allows effective bleaching and stain removal even in cold water, saving energy and protecting fabrics from damage. Additionally, it provides disinfecting properties, ensuring cleaner and more hygienic washing.
- Cleaning: Sodium percarbonate with TAED creates peracetic acid, which is a strong oxidizing agent. It effectively removes organic stains, breaks down fats and proteins, and disinfects surfaces. It improves bleaching and cleaning efficiency, allowing faster and more effective cleaning even at lower temperatures.
Tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED)
- Nature: TAED is easily biodegradable and environmentally friendly. It activates bleach at lower temperatures, reducing energy consumption and burden on ecosystems.
- Home: Enhances the efficiency of sodium percarbonate, allowing effective bleaching and disinfection at low temperatures. Saves energy and prolongs the life of fabrics without the need for aggressive chemicals.
- Cleaning: TAED activates sodium percarbonate into a powerful oxidizing agent that effectively removes stains, breaks down organic matter, and destroys microorganisms. This ensures higher cleanliness and hygiene during cleaning.
The use of these ecological cleaning products not only supports a healthier home environment but also protects our planet from harmful chemicals.
