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LEXX® General Multi-Purpose Cleaner Now Available — One Bottle, Every Surface

ProNatural Brands launches LEXX General Multi-Purpose Cleaner — a ready-to-use, citric-acid based spray formulated entirely from food-additive ingredients. Now available in a 32 oz quart on Amazon.

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LEXX® Food Contact Surface Sanitizer & Cleaner Now Available in Quart Size — Dual NSF A1, D2 Listed

The LEXX Food Contact Surface Sanitizer & Cleaner is now available in a 32 oz quart spray bottle on Amazon. The product carries dual NSF Category A1 and D2 listings — covering both general cleaning and sanitizing of previously cleaned non-food-contact surfaces.

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LEXX® Fruit & Vegetable Wash Now Available on Amazon

ProNatural Brands launches LEXX Fruit & Vegetable Wash, a ready-to-use produce cleaner made with 100% natural ingredients. Now available in a 32 oz spray bottle.

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Spring Cleaning Without the Harsh Chemicals: A Room-by-Room Checklist

A practical spring cleaning checklist that covers every room in your home or facility, using non-toxic, citric acid-based products instead of bleach and harsh chemicals.

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Why More Facilities Are Moving Away from QUATS-Based Disinfectants

A growing number of commercial facilities are reconsidering QUATS-based disinfectants. Here is what is driving the shift and what the alternatives look like.

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How to Prevent Pathogens from Climbing Out of Drains

A 2017 study found pathogens in sink drains can climb up at 2.5 cm per day and spread to other sinks. Citric acid-based solutions can help keep drains clean and safe.

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Choosing Safer Cleaning Products for Schools

Schools need products that keep kids safe from germs without exposing them to harsh chemicals. Here is what to look for in cleaning and disinfecting products for classrooms, cafeterias, and shared spaces.

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Can You Use Citric Acid on Stainless Steel, Granite, and More? A Surface Guide

Citric acid cleans beautifully on some surfaces and can etch or dull others. Here is a surface-by-surface guide covering stainless steel, granite, marble, grout, glass, and more.

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What Not to Mix With Citric Acid

Citric acid is safe and easy to work with, but a few combinations are worth avoiding. Here is what not to mix with citric acid, from bleach to certain cleaners, and why.

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Citric Acid vs Vinegar for Cleaning: Which One Should You Use?

Citric acid and vinegar are both acids that clean well, but they are not the same. Here is how they compare on strength, smell, cost, and what each one is best for, so you know which to reach for.

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May 6, 2026

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Natural Multi-Purpose Cleaners: What 'Food-Additive Ingredients' Actually Means

Cleaner labels say "natural" and "food-safe" all the time. The phrase that actually means something is "food-additive ingredients." Here is the FDA citation behind it and what to expect from a cleaner formulated this way.

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Commercial Food-Grade Sanitizers: A Restaurant Buyer's Guide

How to choose a commercial food-grade sanitizer that is EPA-registered, NSF-listed, fast enough for service throughput, and safe for the surfaces in your kitchen. With contact-time math and a buyer-side checklist.

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