When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade!

When talking about natural, eco-friendly or green cleaning, lemons instantly spring to mind! Many people are familiar with the traditional uses for lemons - as a cooking ingredient, and also as a medicinal aide. However, lemons (in particular lemon juice) are powerful for house cleaning. Here are some fantastic uses we would recommend:

Remove Soap Scum - Squeeze a few drops of lemon juice onto your shower screen, leave it there for a few minutes, and wipe away with a scourer / sponge.

Remove Smells - Adding some lemon juice to your air humidifier will freshen the air and leave a pleasant scent.

Brighten White Clothes - Add 1/2 a cup of lemon juice to your white laundry load for brighter whites. The natural bleaching action of lemon juice will also remove stains and discoloration.

Naturally Kill Weeds - Pour lemon juice and boiling hot water onto weeds. Within a few days they will shrivel up and die.

Lemon Oil Furniture Polish - Lemon oil is a fantastic penetrating oil. Consider combining very well with beeswax and you have a great furniture polish.

Clean your Sink - Combine lemon juice and salt, mixing until the combination reaches the consistency of toothpaste. Apply this to brass, copper, or stainless-steel sinks and fixtures. Scrub gently, then rinse with water. This also removes rust stains.

Windows - Windows collect dust, grime, handprints and more. Combine 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1/2 a cup of white vinegar and 250ml of water. Spray the solution onto your windows and wipe down for sparkling clear windows.

Clean a Stovetop - Create a paste of lemon juice, water and baking soda. Apply the paste liberally to the top of the stove and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Scrub off, and then rinse with water and a sponge.

Microwave - Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a microwave dish with 250ml of water. Microwave the mixture for 5 to 10 minutes, allowing the steam to condense on the interior of the microwave. Wipe down the microwave with a cloth.

Remove Garbage Bin Smells - Throw half a lemon into the garbage bin, and slightly squeeze some of the juice into it.

If you have any more tips, please feel free to share!