When a consumer opens a bottle of cleaning solution and the unmistakable odor of citrus emanates from the container, the satisfied smile is twofold: the cleaner is meant to handle stubborn, baked on or caked on debris, and it smells great. Citric acid supplier Bell Chem wishes to share more information pertaining to the benefits of citric acid as an additive to cleaning products.

Clean with Green

Citric acid is a plant-based, biodegradable, non-toxic cleaner that packs a punch. Citric acid acts as a chelating agent as it attracts metals in hard water. As the metals and minerals bind to citric acid, they are no longer able to form a film on surfaces (scale) that look unsightly and impede the flow inside pipes. Citric acid then allows chemicals within the cleaner to work unimpeded by these metals; the cleaners are then able to form a heady foam and clean without the use of a water softener or another chemical that may prove harmful to consumers and the environment. 

Uses for Citric Acid

Consumers can use citric acid for a variety of chores, such as removing hard water stains and mineral deposits, and descaling. Citric acid is great as an antibacterial, antiseptic cleaner. Citric acid works wonders on dehumidifiers, small kitchen appliances, toilets and tanks, and overall kitchen and bathroom cleaners. 

pH Adjustment

As a mild organic acid, citric acid is able to control the pH of a product by bringing a basic pH to a normal range, or adding more acidity to a cleaner to enhance its cleaning abilities. Altering a cleaner’s pH is what gives citric acid its ability to act as an antibacterial. A lower pH weakens the cell walls and membranes of bacteria, mildew, and mold. Without a functional outer membrane, these microbes are no longer functional.

Bell Chem is a citric acid supplier based in Longwood, FL (just north of Orlando) with hundreds of products stocked in their 50,000+ square-foot warehouse, including citric acid. You can expect the highest quality products, expedited shipping options for maximum efficiency, and unrivaled personalized customer service. Let our knowledgeable and friendly customer service representatives and accounting staff personalize all your needs by either calling 407-339-BELL (2355) or by sending us an online message.