Half a cut lemon rubbed on a dirty surface cleans it right up!
I recently discovered that you can use lemons to clean. Unlike many other natural cleaning products, lemons are cheap and easy to find. They are also versatile and can be used on many surfaces without risk of damage.
Cleaning with lemons is quick and easy. Simply cut a lemon in half and rub it on the surface you wish to clean. You can also dip the cut lemon in salt, baking soda or citric acid to create a more abrasive cleaning surface. The only thing you need to worry about is washing away the juice and pulp bits after you’ve scrubbed up the food and grease.
Here I use a lemon to clean the sink and counter. It’s not going to remove tough stains, but it’s perfect for quick, everyday cleaning.
I mostly use lemons to clean in my kitchen, but you could use them in your bathroom or anywhere really. And, because lemons are good for degreasing, they would probably be quite useful for grimy car and/or machine parts – and/or for cleaning your hands after working on grimy car/machine parts.
I often use lemons as a starter cleaning solution and then use a magic eraser to get off whatever the lemons don’t. Half a cut lemon reserved for cleaning should last 3-4 days, maybe longer, just sitting out on the kitchen counter or sink. Be sure to leave it upright, with the cut half up and exposed to the air, so it won’t mold. If you leave the other half of the lemon in the fridge it will last even longer and can be used for cooking. And, after you’ve cooked with it, you can use it to clean. When a lemon is finally exhausted after several days of cooking and cleaning, you can simply put it down your drain and run the garbage disposer – it cleans the disposer and freshens up the smell. And, for an extra fizzy clean, pour in some baking soda and vinegar.