HEITMANN Pure Citric Acid 350 g

Coffee/Espresso Machines, fully automatic coffee machines, capsule/pod machines

• Dissolve 2–3 tbsp (40–60 g) of HEITMANN Pure Citric Acid in 1 litre of cold water.
• Pour solution into the machine’s water tank.
• Switch on the appliance and allow it to run through.
• Then pour the solution into the spout and run the machine twice with fresh water.

Hot-water applicanes such as electric or traditional kettles, pressure cookers, egg boilers, or immersion coils

• Dissolve 2–3 tbsp (40–60 g) of HEITMANN Pure Citric Acid in 1 litre of cold water.
• Fill appliance with solution to cover limescale deposits and heat up.
• Leave to work for a few minutes.
• Rinse thoroughly with fresh water.
• Place immersion coil in the solution, heat up, then rinse.

Dishwasher

• First, clean the door area. Dissolve 2 tbsp (40 g) of HEITMANN Pure Citric Acid in ½ cup of hot water and use to wipe down surfaces.
• Now sprinkle an additional 6 tbsp (120 g) of Pure Citric Acid into the empty dishwasher with the filter removed.
• Select a programme without a pre-rinse cycle (min. 50°C) and run the machine empty.

Washing machine

• Descale with machine empty.
• Dissolve 6 tbsp (120 g) of HEITMANN Pure Citric Acid in ½ litre of water.
• Add solution directly to the drum.
• Run a 60°C programme without pre-wash.

Teapots, coffee pots, cups, toothbrush tumblers

• To eliminate streaks and deposits
• Add ½–1 tbsp (10–20 g) of HEITMANN Pure Citric Acid to the receptacle and dissolve in hot water.
• Leave to work for a few minutes and then rinse well.

Burnt food residue on stainless steel pots and pans

• Dissolve ½–1 tbsp (10–20 g) of HEITMANN Pure Citric Acid in 1 cup of warm water.
• Bring the solution to the boil in the pot or pan and leave to simmer for a few minutes.
• Finally, rinse well.

Stainless steel, plastic, ceramic, and chrome surface

• Dissolve 3 tbsp (60 g) of HEITMANN Pure Citric Acid in 1 litre of warm water.
• Use it to wipe down surfaces.
• Finally, wipe or rinse thoroughly.

Shower heads, mixing nozzles, fittings

• Dissolve 1½ tbsp (30 g) of HEITMANN Pure Citric Acid in 250 ml of water.
• Use to treat limescale deposits, or immerse parts directly in the solution.
• Leave to work.
• Rinse well and wipe.

Other uses

For planters, flowerpots, coasters, vases, terracotta figures with limescale deposits, dissolve ½–1 tbsp (10–20 g) of HEITMANN Pure Citric Acid in 250 ml of water. Apply the solution with a cloth. Leave to work and rinse well.

To remove limescale, cement, and plaster streaks, dissolve 3–5 tbsp (60–100 g) HEITMANN Pure Citric Acid in 1 litre of water. Use it to wipe down surfaces and rinse well.

To remove limescale deposits and algae in aquariums or indoor fountains, dissolve 1–3 tbsp (20–60 g) of HEITMANN Pure Citric Acid in 250 ml of water. Apply solution with a cloth (empty aquarium first). Leave to work and rinse well.

For lime-free processing of preserving jars, add 2–3 tbsp (40–60 g) of HEITMANN Pure Citric Acid to the preserving pan before heating.