Natural Cleaning Solutions- LEMON
Here we are; in the middle of the winter. Cold and dark….dark and cold. If you are anything like me – you can not wait for a hot summer day with a glass of cold lemonade in your hand. Everybody knows how to make lemonade, right? Squeeze some lemons, add sugar and water.
But do you know what else you can do with lemons???? A lot actually. Lemons are a great cleaning solutions. Especially when mixed with salt.
Natural Cleaning Solutions- LEMON
Cutting boards: To remove tough food stains from light wood and plastic cutting boards, slice a lemon in half, squeeze onto the soiled surface, rub, and let sit for 20 minutes before rinsing.
Dishes: To increase the grease-cutting power of your dishwashing detergent, add a teaspoon of lemon juice.
Garbage disposal: Cut a lemon in half, then run both pieces through the disposal.
Grout: Here’s how to tackle grout stains: Add lemon juice to 1 or 2 teaspoons cream of tartar to make a paste. Apply with a toothbrush, then rinse.
Hands: Rub your hands with lemon juice, which will neutralize the odor.
Laundry: To brighten whites, add 1/2 cup lemon juice to the rinse cycle for a normal-size load.
Plastic food-storage containers: To bleach stains from tomato soup and other acidic foods on dishwasher-safe items, rub lemon juice on the spots, let dry in a sunny place, then wash as usual.
Natural Cleaning Solutions- LEMON
My Cleaning Lady has many more tips. We are offering our cleaning services in Morris, Passaic, Union, Hudson and Bergen counties, NJ. Give us a call to schedule your Deep Cleaning Service. Let us know if you prefer natural cleaning solutions.
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