Pack 6xCitric Acid Planeta Huerto 2,5 Kg

Pure Citric Acid anhydrous, free of synthetic fragrances and colours. Ecological and 100% biodegradable.

Features

Citric acid is a natural organic acid found in many fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits.
In household cleaning it is used in solution with water and has multiple uses.
Optimal dishwasher rinse aid, laundry softener, surface descaler and natural preservative for organic household detergents.

Basic Recipe for Homemade Citric Acid Detergent

Ingredients for detergent:

200 g ofnatural soap(no strong fragrances or additives)

150 g of baking soda

150 g sodium carbonate (washing soda, not to be confused with bicarbonate)

100 g citric acid powder

Optional: 15-20 drops of essential oils for fragrance such as those we have on our website.

Optional: 50 g of fine salt (optional, to soften the water).

If you want to make the liquid detergent: 750ml distilled or boiled water

Instructions:

For Powdered Detergent:

• Prepare the soap: Grate the natural soap with a fine grater or put it through a food processor.
• Prepare the soap: Grate the natural soap with a fine grater or put it through a food processor.
• Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the grated soap, baking soda, sodium carbonate, citric acid and fine salt (if using).
• Mix ingredients.
• Scent: Add the drops of essential oil and mix well.
• Store.
• Store: Store the detergent in an airtight container.
• Dosage: Use the detergent in an airtight container.
• Dosage: Use 1-2 tablespoons per load.
• Dosage: Use 1-2 tablespoons per load.

For Liquid Detergent:

• Dissolve the soap: Boil 500 ml of water and dissolve the grated soap, stirring until a homogeneous solution is left.
• Mixing:
Dissolve the soap in water.
• Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the baking soda, sodium carbonate and citric acid.
• Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the baking soda, sodium carbonate and citric acid.
• Mix the dry ingredients.
• Incorporate the dissolved soap: Add
• Add

Benefits of using citric acid in homemade detergent:

• Water softener: Helps soften hard water, which improves the effectiveness of the soap and prevents the build-up of mineral residue on clothes.
• Descaler: Can help to prevent limescale build-up in the washing machine.

• Increases the effectiveness of the detergent: Citric acid can help the other ingredients, such as sodium carbonate, work better by balancing the pH of the water.

Use Planeta Huerto citric acid as a rinse aid

Method 1: Citric acid powder.

Instructions:

Instructions:

• Fill the rinse aid compartment of your dishwasher with citric acid powder.
• Fill the rinse aid compartment of your dishwasher with citric acid powder.
• Use the dishwasher manufacturer's recommended amount of rinse aid (a small spoonful is usually sufficient, but check your manual).
• If you have a dishwasher that uses a small amount of citric acid, use the amount recommended by your dishwasher manufacturer.
• If your dishwasher does not have a rinse aid compartment, you can simply sprinkle a little citric acid on the bottom of the dishwasher before starting the cycle.




Method 2: Citric acid solution

1/2 cup citric acid powder.

1 cup distilled water.

A spray bottle or container with a dispenser.

Instructions:

• Dissolve the citric acid in the distilled water, making sure it is completely dissolved.
• Pour the solution into the rinse aid compartment of your dishwasher.
• Pour the solution into the rinse aid compartment of your dishwasher.
• Store the remainder of the solution in an airtight container and use as needed.




Benefits of citric acid as a rinse aid:

• Eliminates hard water residues: If you have hard water, you will notice that dishes may come out of the dishwasher with water spots or white residues. Citric acid neutralises these minerals and helps to remove them.
• Natural rinse aid:Leaves dishes, glasses and cutlery with a shiny finish without the need for harsh chemicals.
• Dishwasher descaling: As well as improving the shine of your dishes, regular use of citric acid helps to keep your dishwasher clean by preventing the build-up of limescale and mineral deposits inside the machine.
• Environmentally friendly product:Unlike commercial rinse aids which may contain more aggressive chemicals, citric acid is biodegradable and non-toxic.
• Citric acid is a biodegradable and non-toxic product.




How to use citric acid as an anti-limescale for washing machine:




Use Planet Orchard Citric Acid (approximately 100-200 grams, depending on the level of limescale build-up).




Instructions:





Instructions:

• Add citric acid:Place 100-200 grams of citric acid in the empty drum of the washing machine. The amount depends on the severity of the limescale build-up; if it is the first time you descale the washing machine, use the larger amount.
• Add citric acid:
• Add citric acid to the empty drum of the washing machine.
• Wash cycle: Select a long wash cycle with hot water (60-90°C). This cycle will help dissolve and remove mineral deposits inside the washer. Do not add laundry during this cleaning cycle.
• Repeat if necessary: If your washing machine has not been descaled for a long time and you still notice limescale build-up, you can repeat the process one more time.
• Regular maintenance: To prevent future limescale build-up, a citric acid cleaning is recommended every 1 to 3 months, depending on the hardness of the water in your area.




Benefits of using citric acid as a limescale remover in the washing machine:

• Eliminates limescale and mineral deposits: Citric acid dissolves calcium and magnesium deposits, preventing problems such as blocked pipes and malfunctioning of the water heater.
• Maintaining performance: By keeping the washing machine free of limescale, efficient operation is ensured, which can reduce energy consumption and extend the life of the appliance.
• Maintaining performance: By keeping the washing machine free of limescale, efficient operation is ensured, which can reduce energy consumption and extend the life of the appliance.
• Environmentally friendly solution: Unlike commercial descalers which may contain harsh chemicals, citric acid is biodegradable and non-toxic, making it a more environmentally friendly option.
• Neutralises odours: In addition to descaling, citric acid helps to eliminate odours caused by the build-up of detergent residue and dirt on the internal parts of the washing machine.




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