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Can I use cleaning citric acid for bath bombs?

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Yes, you can. There are different types of citric acids used for different experiments, but cleaning citric acid works just as well.

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Can I clean a diffuser that I have used essential oils in?

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Yes. My operator's manual says to use citric acid mixed with water and let it sit for 5 minutes or longer.

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Will citric acid remove rust?

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Yes, add enough citric acid powder directly to warm water to make a 10% solution. Soak the item you want to clean in the solution for a few minutes to hours until the rust is removed. Citric acid will not strip paint and cut through grease, so these contaminants need to be removed before soaking.

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How can I clean an electric kettle with citric acid?

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To clean your kettle, simply boil half a pot of water and add 2-3 tablespoons of powdered citric acid to the water. Let this sit for 15-20 minutes, then pour the water out. Let it sit longer if you notice the kettle is still not clean. Rinse the kettle at least twice. It should be clean and ready to use after the process.

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What can I use instead of citric acid when making a bath bomb?

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You can't really use anything else except for citric acid when making bath bombs, this is a necessary ingredient.

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Is citric acid an effective cleaner?

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Yes. It is an acid chemical and will clean up lime build-up very effectively.

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How do I mix citric acid with water for a bath bomb?

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Use a spray bottle and lightly mist the mixture.

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Can I mix citric acid with water and take it for vitamin C?

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Citric acid is not the same as vitamin C, although they both are found in citrus fruits. Vitamin C is also referred to as ascorbic acid.

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What is the proper way to store citric acid? I know it should be in a cool, dry place, but does it matter if it is in a glass or plastic container?

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It doesn't matter. It is best if you keep it in the container it came in because that is the safest.

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I need Citric Acid to add to my dishwasher. Which one is best; monohydrate, anhydrous, or food grade?

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Anhydrous is probably the better cleaning agent, but it is more reactive. You should definitely wear gloves if you go anhydrous.

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Will citric acid diluted in a glass of hot lemon juice lower my blood pressure?

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Lemon juice already has citric acid in it, and water with lemon can help lower blood pressure. A daily intake of one lemon can reduce high blood pressure by roughly 10%.

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Can I substitute citric acid for absorbic acid?

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If your goal is to take Vitamin C, then definitively no. Citric acid, besides coming from fruits has nothing to do with ascorbic acid.

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Do I need food grade citric acid for bath bombs?

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You can use food grade citric acid for bath bombs but it does not necessarily need to be food grade.

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