Post by Darcy Christensen on Feb 17, 2014 22:35:08 GMT -5
The acid in lemons has antiseptic properties and a fresh scent, making it a natural solution for your household chores. Save money by using this citrus fruit to replace costly cleaning products.
*Kill microwave smells- Fill a heat-resistant bowl with water and half a lemon and zap for five minutes.
*Bust dust particles- Mix 10 drops lemon oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and a few drops olive oil in a spray bottle. Spray onto surfaces; wipe with a cotton flannel cloth.
*Attack a stain- Add ½ cup lemon juice to a load of white laundry, then let dry in the sun.
*Polish wood- If it's varnished: Add a few drops of lemon to ½ cup warm water. Spray onto a slightly damp cotton cloth and wipe furniture. If it's unvarnished: Mix 2 teaspoons each of olive oil and lemon juice. Apply to a soft cotton cloth- Use wide strokes to distribute evenly.
*Clean in the bathroom- Put lemon juice on a sponge and wipe shower doors to remove soap scum.
*Sparkle and shine- This natural bleach and disinfectant cleans brass and copper. Sprinkle salt over half a lemon, rub it over the metal, then wash clean.
*Kill microwave smells- Fill a heat-resistant bowl with water and half a lemon and zap for five minutes.
*Bust dust particles- Mix 10 drops lemon oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and a few drops olive oil in a spray bottle. Spray onto surfaces; wipe with a cotton flannel cloth.
*Attack a stain- Add ½ cup lemon juice to a load of white laundry, then let dry in the sun.
*Polish wood- If it's varnished: Add a few drops of lemon to ½ cup warm water. Spray onto a slightly damp cotton cloth and wipe furniture. If it's unvarnished: Mix 2 teaspoons each of olive oil and lemon juice. Apply to a soft cotton cloth- Use wide strokes to distribute evenly.
*Clean in the bathroom- Put lemon juice on a sponge and wipe shower doors to remove soap scum.
*Sparkle and shine- This natural bleach and disinfectant cleans brass and copper. Sprinkle salt over half a lemon, rub it over the metal, then wash clean.