Do you hate the idea of using harsh chemicals around your home? Maybe your allergies get in the way from using certain products, or, if you’re like us, you go through all measures to make sure your pets are kept from harm’s way. Whatever the reason being, these methods of using lemons to clean are a more bio-friendly approach that does not require a practical trade-off. Try taking on these areas with a more zesty approach.

Pots & Pans

Start with a mixture of lemon juice and salt to apply to the bottom. Then give it a good scrub to eliminate the black color and restore coloration. It works much easier when you allow the compound to sit and sink in the dark area for a few moments. After you’ve finished scrubbing, just wash and rinse with water. You can even finish off and bring out a beautiful shine by applying lemon juice to the dry surface and giving it a light buff with a soft towel.

Cutting Boards

Not just a great way to get rid of stains, it also works as a disinfectant to eliminate harmful bacteria buildup. Cut a lemon in half and rub it on the areas needed. Once again, allow the juices to sit for a few hours before a thorough wash and rinse. It will also smell much better than those onions you last cut to make for that fabulous chicken dinner!

Stained Shower Glass

Pour some lemon juice into a spray bottle and use it to eliminate those unpleasant water stains left on the glass. It’s a great natural substitute plus, it’s always nice to have a fresh citrus smell in the bathroom.

Fight Laundry Stains

If you love to wear lights (like us), this one will make you happy. Wash those unbearable underarm stains by mixing lemon juice with water and giving applying a light scrub to the area. The color will lighten again and also leave a much better scent.

Floor Cleaner

Occasionally, people will tell us that their pets are highly sensitive to certain floor cleaners or the floors in their homes may be a super-highway for crawling toddlers, whatever the reason being, this makes a great effective solution for a more natural disinfectant. For one gallon of water, include: 3 tablespoons of vinegar, 1/3 cup of castile soap, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 4 drops of tea tree oil.

Shoe Polish

Got a last minute date and happen to be out of shoe polish? Don’t worry, grab a lemon from the fridge drawer and squeeze a little onto the desired area (It would probably be best to do a small amount at a time). Just like the process for the pans, use a soft cloth to gently buff the area until there is an eye-popping shine.

Eliminate Adhesives

Whether its stickers on windows or party tape on your cabinets, citrus makes an excellent fighter against pesky adhesive leftovers. Simply spray some on the surface and use some paper towel to rub it away.

All Purpose Cleaner

Mix: 1/4 cup of vinegar; 2 tablespoons of baking soda; 4 cups of hot water; and 1/2 a lemon. Make it, put it in a spray bottle, and keep it under the sink for quick access to use for spills, cooking cleanups, and accidents.

BY LET US CLEAN x JULY 19, 2017