Found in many household products, both edible and utilitarian, Citric Acid is one of the most useful and inexpensive household chemicals.

Citric acid is a naturally occurring acid found in fruits, vegetables and people. It is commercially available as a white crystalline powder for about $2/lb.

Citric acid dissolves mineral deposits from cookware , plumbing fixtures and the like.

Citric acid will remove brown deposits from the inside of dishwashers and clothes washers.

Citric acid is used industrially to remove rust. You can use it too.

A solution of citric acid will prevent fruit browning.

Use Citric Acid to clean coffee makers.

Boiling a citric acid solution in a stainless-steel pan will remove burn marks from the pan.

Citric acid is used in candle-making and the creation of fizzing bath products.

Citric acid can remove stains from plastic, ceramic and masonry.

Citric acid is responsible for the acidic tang of citrus fruits, Kool-Aid, Sweet-Tarts and many of the “sour” candies sold to the adventurous.

A small amount of citric acid will help keep sugar syrup from crystallizing. (So will the addition of some corn syrup).