Overview

• Recent articles endorse powdered citric acid for toilets, taps and appliances, typically dissolving 2–3 tablespoons in hot water and leaving it overnight.
• Vinegar, baking soda and lemon remain popular for routine cleaning, with lemon rubbed on fixtures to restore shine, though outlets note limited power on long-standing scale.
• A viral mix of banana peel, water and baking soda is promoted for cleaning stainless steel, neutralizing odors and feeding plants, presented as a low-cost, natural option.
• Guides also describe blending banana peels with vinegar for a homemade liquid fertilizer, advising a rest period and dilution before watering to protect soil.
• For heavy deposits, experts point to hydrochloric- or sulfamic-acid descalers and anti-scale gels, with repeated cautions to use gloves, ventilate spaces and avoid acids on delicate stone or mixing incompatible chemicals.