Have extra lemons or a bottle of lemon juice that you rarely use? There’s a reason that plenty of cleaning supplies have citrus in them; lemons are a natural disinfectant and stain remover because of their acidity. As an added bonus, lemons will leave your house with a pleasant smell. Here are some common tasks where lemons (or bottled lemon juice) can lend you a hand.
In the kitchen:
- Clean laminate worktops and cutting boards: Squeeze the juice of a lemon onto the worktop or cutting board. Rub the lemon into the stains and let sit until the stains disappear, then rinse. (Although lemons do have antibacterial properties, it’s advisable to seek out alternatives for cleaning surfaces that have been touched by things like raw meat to ensure you and your family members don’t get ill.)
- Remove stains from food storage containers: Squeeze the juice of a lemon into the containers, then add a little bicarbonate of soda. Rub the mixture into the stains. Leave it to sit overnight if necessary.
- Clean your microwave: Slice a lemon, put it in a bowl of water, and microwave for 45 seconds. This should make stains easier to wipe away and get rid of nasty smells.
- Control odour in your fridge: Store a half a lemon in your fridge, uncovered, to help eliminate unpleasant smells.
In the bathroom:
- Remove lime scale from taps: Rub the fixtures with lemon juice and leave it to sit overnight. Rinse in the morning.
- Tackle grout stains: Make a paste from lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar (a natural bleaching agent) and apply to the area with a toothbrush. Once the stain is gone, rinse with water.
Throughout the home:
- Clean glass: Mix 3 tablespoons of lemon juice with 1 cup of water in a spray bottle. Shake the mixture, spray it on the glass, and clean as usual.
Miscellaneous:
- Remove rust stains from clothes: Apply lemon juice to the stain, sprinkle with cream of tartar, and rub into the fabric. Let sit until the stain is gone and then wash in the washing machine.
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