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Ottilie Blackhall

4 things you should never clean with citric acid in your home – experts share the irreparable damage it will cause and what to do instead

A set of natural cleaning products made from sustainable materials like bamboo .

As a naturally-occurring cleaner, citric acid has many uses around the home. From shining up your bathroom fixtures to busting grease and grime in the kitchen, this mighty yet eco-friendly cleaner is affordable and effective.

But, there are some places around the house where citric acid should never be used. Due to it's abrasive nature, using it in powder form or in a water-based solution can cause irreparable damage to some surfaces, dulling countertops and tarnishing metals.

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