The best cleaning hacks using lemon
Lemons are known for being a vitamin C powerhouse, and a flavorful ingredient for many types of cooking. It’s also great for cleaning around the house.
Aside from having a multitude of uses in cooking, lemons are highly nutritious and offer a range of health benefits due to their rich content of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
This multi-faceted fruit boosts immunity, aids digestion, supports heart health, and even prevents kidney stones.
Its usefulness extends even to the matter of cleaning around the house. Its natural acidity and antibacterial properties make it an effective and eco-friendly cleaning agent. The bonus effect of using lemons for all these cleaning hacks is that you get a natural fresh scent at the end of all your washing and wiping.
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The best cleaning hacks using lemon
If you find yourself with an oversupply of lemons, it would be the perfect time to check the versatility of the fruit in terms of its usefulness as a cleaner. Just make sure you store them properly to keep them fresh for as long as possible.
Here are some of the best ways to use lemon for cleaning.
Removing food debris in the microwave
Put half a lemon in a bowl of water and let the water boil for a minute. The steam from the lemon will soften the hardened food stuck on surfaces and cut through grease. The debris will wipe off easily with a cloth. For tougher stains, just repeat the process.
Clean and revive your chopping board
The chopping board is a workhorse in many kitchens, and they often look the worse for wear, especially wooden ones. To revive your board, sprinkle some coarse salt all over its surface while it’s dry, then take half of a lemon, squeeze half of the juice over the surface, then use the same half to scrub the board thoroughly in a circular motion.
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Eliminate laundry stains on whites
If those pesky underarm stains are not going away, especial on white shirts, prepare a 50-50 solution of water and lemon juice. Apply to the stain and let it soak for 30 minutes before throwing it into the washing machine.
Rinse your dishes
Before running your dishwasher, squeeze the juice of half a lemon into it. Just make sure you remove the seeds first as this can get stuck in your machine. Leave the seedless lemon half in the dishwasher before you switch it on.
Make your mirrors sparkle
Prepare a solution of one cup water with four tablespoons of lemon juice. Put it in a spray bottle and shake. Spray your mirror or glass surface with it then wipe down with a microfiber cloth. This will leave a shine with no streaks.