If you have a lot of tidying up to do in your home and some lemons to spare, you can use them to clean your home! It sounds outrageous however, using lemons is an eco-friendly and non-toxic cleaning agent. Here is a list of ways you can actually use this non-harmful cleaner in your home.
- Get Rid of Bad Smells
We normally love lemon scented products so why not use a real lemon to freshen things up? Areas in your house which come in contact with water frequently tend to smell bad and luckily, you can simply grab a lemon and get rid of the stench.
Some places you might be want to look out for bad smells are the garbage disposal and dish washer. You can grind lemon peels with kosher salt and ice cubes for your garbage disposal or use lemon juice in your dishwasher to get rid of the bad odor.
- You Can Use it in the Laundry
Lemon is well known for its ability to work against tough stains. Simply substitute bleach for lemon juice while doing your laundry. The lemon juice will not only lighten stains but there is also the bonus of the naturally citric smell your clothes will have.
- Use it to Clean Glass and Furniture
Cleaning around the house can become a bit worrisome if you have kids or pets since they might end consuming a bit of the cleaner you use on windows or furniture around the house. This is why using lemons as a cleaner is a great and non-toxic substitute for chemical cleaners.
- Clean Your Cookware
If you have pots and pans made of copper or brass, you can use lemons to get rid of the tough stains and rust. All you have to do is add some salt to the lemon juice and clean the cookware.
- Use it as a Scrub for Your Dishes
While doing the dishes, we come across a lot of plates with crusty food stuck on them. You can easily scrub it by using a juiced lemon peel and salt. The lemon peel will break down the food and the salt adds a little bit of friction to your scrub.
- Get a Spotless Microwave
Microwaves can get extremely dirty over time since a lot of residue from food are caked onto its walls and scrubbing it all off is a huge hassle. Using lemon juice actually makes the job a lot easier.
Heat a bowl of water and lemon juice in the microwave for several minutes then afterwards, let the bowl sit there for a further five minutes. The gunk will soften so later on, all you will have to do is wipe it down.
Final Thoughts
Using lemons is an economic, eco-friendly and non-toxic way to clean your house. It might not be the perfect substitute for many cleaners but it is a step in the right direction for a healthier lifestyle.
