Lemons are pretty much nature’s bleach and can be used in many areas of your home to make it clean and shiny, not to mention lemony fresh! Here are a few….
- In Your Laundry
To brighten whites, you can add 1/2 cup of lemon juice to the rinse cycle. This is a safer alternative to bleach and for those of you who have a septic system, lemons are much friendlier than bleach!
- On Countertops & Cuttingboards
Dip the open side of a lemon half into some baking soda. Scrub countertops/cutting boards, then wipe with a wet sponge and dry. This is a simple homemade cleaner that is a perfect alternative to harsh chemicals!
*Warning: this mixture can sometimes cause discoloration on delicate stone or stainless steel so always do a test patch first to be safe or just avoid those surfaces all together.
- To Clean Silver or Brass
Mix lemon juice and baking soda so it’s the consistency of toothpaste. Use a soft cloth to rub the mixture on the metal surface. Rinse and wipe dry. Look at that shine…
- Stuff Them in Your Garbage Disposal
To keep your garbage disposal from smelling questionable, put a quarter of a lemon down there from time to time. Right before I do this, I usually squeeze the last of the juice out and scrub the inside of the sink as well. I love this because then the sink is sparkling and the whole kitchen smells like lemon – some cleaning that can actually make you smile!
Kiki
/ July 29, 2010So, this is awesome – just last night I took the left over lemon peels and stuck them in the disposal – the best fresh scent ever!!!
XOXO
Kiki
Lindsey Anne
/ July 29, 2010Great tips as usual. Thanks Annie!
Diana
/ July 29, 2010Love the idea of using it in the laundry:)
Thanks,sweetie:) I will try that:)
Muah
Jessica
/ July 29, 2010Oh I love lemons! Just bought a bunch from Whole Foods. Will definitely be trying these tricks. :D
Alleen
/ July 29, 2010Definitely do the garbage disposal trick… oranges work well too!
All Natural Annie
/ July 29, 2010Yes, I agree Alleen! Limes work well too.
Krystal/Village
/ July 29, 2010perfect tips! i always forget about using lemons :)
Carrie
/ July 29, 2010We do the countertops, cuttingboard and garbage disposal, but I’ve not it for laundry. Thanks for the tip! I really do not like to use bleach.
xoxo,
carrie
style'n
/ July 29, 2010I will try this on my wood chopping board (island). I never know the best way to clean it. this sounds perfect and non toxic for sure!
naina
nikki
/ July 30, 2010Awesome! I did not know this!!
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Maisie
/ July 30, 2010Peroxide is also a great cleaner, Aunt Pat had an old stain on her carpet from one of Barbara’s sons and peroxide with a little electric brush did not bleach it, but got out the stain while keeping the carpet’s nice color.
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