Clean with Lemons
| Lemons are highly acidic, which makes them a strong cleaning agent. Additionally, they provide a delightful and refreshing clean scent! | ||
| Simple and Effective Lemon Cleaning Mixtures | ||
| Formica Counter tops | ||
| Baking soda and
Lemon Squeeze juice from a fresh lemon over the stain and let soak for 1/2 hour. Sprinkle some baking soda over it and scrub with a soft washcloth, rinse, and wipe dry. | ||
| Clean the Microwave | ||
| 1/4-cup baking soda 4 drops lemon juice 1 cup water | ||
| Cleaning the Sink | ||
| 1/4-cup
borax 1/4-cup baking soda 1/2-cup vinegar 4 drops lemon juice | ||
| Copper Cleaner | ||
| Sprinkle salt on the item and rub with a cut lemon. | ||
| Removing Rust | ||
| Sprinkle table salt liberally on the rust spot and squeeze the juice of a lemon over it. Let mixture sit for several hours, over night if needed, to draw the stain out. | ||
| Deodorize the Vacuum Bag | ||
| Add baking soda and lemon peel to bag. | ||
| Polish and Condition Wood | ||
| Rub with equal parts lemon juice and vegetable oil. | ||
Hand Cleaner |
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Mixtures to rub onto hands: | ||
| Fabric Stains | ||
| Rub lemon juice on stain (test a sample of the fabric first). Lemon juice will "bleach" stains from linen and cotton. | ||
| Mildew | ||
| If, after washing smell persists, rub with lemon juice and expose to the sun. Wash again. | ||
| Cleaning glass | ||
| Add 4 tablespoons lemon juice to 1 gallon of water. | ||