Citric acid is the compound in lemons that ... A synthetic version is also produced to preserve and flavor food products but is also found in many cleaning agents. It's odorless, colorless ...

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However, the acetic acid in vinegar does have some disinfectant ... and isn't recommended in place of most commercial cleaning products. For example, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...