Natural Cleaning; 5 Uses For Lemon
January 18, 2010 | Filled Under Green Cleaning
Lemons offer multiple purposes around the home and are perfect for green cleaning solutions! Lemons are great to use as cleaning agents because they have an anti-bacterial effect and are thought to contain antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties.
If you are the DIY’er and like to make your own green cleaners, here are 5 uses for lemon to try the next time your ready to freshen-up the house!
Microwave cleaning- Have stains or odors in the microwave? Heat a bowl of water and lemon slices in your microwave for 1 minute; then wipe out. Stains will be easier to remove and old food odors neutralized.
Toilet cleaning- Mix 1/2 cup borax and a cup of lemon juice for a toilet cleaner that will leave the toilet cleaning and smelling fresh.
Glass cleaning- Mix 4 tablespoons of lemon juice with half a gallon of water to make an effective green window cleaner.
Fridge cleaning- Half of lemon stored in the refrigerator will help control unpleasant smells.
Kitchen drains- Hot lemon juice and baking soda is a good drain cleaner that is safe to use in septic systems. If you have a garbage disposal, toss in some lemon peels occasionally to keep it smelling fresh.
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Fantastic tips, a great natural way to clean the home
Plus it smells lovely.
i feel lemon based cleansing is the best way to remove stains, as it is the best way to be used for cleaning.
Never thought to use lemons as a household cleaning agent. Will need to book mark this post for future reference.
Great post. Thanks
In the past I’ve made ‘orange oil’ with oranges. But, i’ve never thought about using lemons in these ways. I bet when you do clean the toilets (and sinks) with them, it leaves them smelling pretty good.
.-= Ed´s last blog ..The Health Benefits of Oregano Oil =-.
By combining a lemon half and 1 tablespoon of table salt you have a great copper cleaning agent. Just rub in on and then polish it off…so shiny! You can also rub lemon on brass and copper to get into any grooves that need cleaning…just be sure to wipe it off once it is clean.
.-= Alicia´s last blog ..DIY Cream Cleanser =-.
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