Lemon, natures little hand
scrubbers, a natural disinfectant that fits in the palm of your hand, a
fantastic kitchen helper, is also a natural mild disinfectant. It can freshen
more than just your food; it is a powerful antibacterial and grease fighter.
Lemons can be used all over the house, it can also be used to take care of some
skin problems. Lemon is high in citric acid, it is one of the best natural
cleansers due to its low PH and antibacterial properties. Lemons smell great
and are not likely to cause damage to materials around what you are cleaning,
such as fabric or wood.
When cleaning with lemons,
always rinse with warm soapy water and dry with a clean cloth. One of the very
few things you can’t clean with lemon juice is anything that is brass plated,
because the juice will damage the item. If you clean with this natural
cleanser, you may buy less, spend less money and have fewer harsh chemicals to
worry about.
Here is a list of items
that can be cleaned with lemon;
Clean the blender: If your blender carafe suffers from
a little hard water build up, blend a lemon with a little dish washing soap and
water to get it sparkling again.
Freshen the garbage disposal: The best way to kick that funky smell
coming out of your garbage disposal is to throw in some ice cubes, a handful of
salt and a few lemon peels. Alternatively, you can pour a gallon of hot water
mixed with half cup of lemon juice down the drain.
Clean and deodorize smelly plastic container: Rub a lemon over the
inside of a plastic container, or rinse it with lemon juice to help remove
stains and smells.
Cutting Boards: Fresh lemon juice can kill germs which makes it a
great choice for the kitchen. Sanitize your cutting boards and remove odours
with lemon juice and salt. Once you scrub your board with a freshly cut lemon
or lemon juice and salt, let it sit for five minutes before rinsing.
Laundry: You don’t need bleach to have bright whites. Remove stains
and whiten your clothes with lemons. To fix dirty white, add thinly sliced
lemons to a hot pot of water. Once the water comes to a boil, turn off the
heat, add your clothes and let them sit for an hour before washing. To remove
grease stains from clothing, rub lemon juice into the spot and let it sit
overnight and then wash as normal. It works best if the laundry is dried under
the sun. Lemon juice should not be used on silks or other delicate fabrics.
Furniture Polish: Conventional furniture polish is
full of mineral oil and poisonous hydrocarbons that can irritate lungs and
skin. The propellant in many sprays is made from petroleum gases that have been
linked to cancer and genetic defects. Protect your furniture and your wood with
a simple lemon olive oil polish.
Hard water: Lemon juice can remove the mineral deposit from your head
tank. With a similar acidity as vinegar, lemon can safely break down hard water
deposits. It will also help remove soap and other build up that dulls shine.
Sprinkle baking soda or salt onto the cut side of a lemon and rub directly on
the water spots.
Barbecue Grill: In addition to helping remove stuck on food, lemon
will help remove rust and sanitize the grill. The easiest way to use lemon on
the grill is to rub a cut lemon straight on the grate before you light it.
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