At Esturirafi, we recommend always choosing eco-friendly and natural cleaning products such as lemon, baking soda, or vinegar. What are the advantages of these products? Natural cleaning products are safe for your health and the environment because they contain no toxic or harmful substances. They are just as effective as conventional cleaning products and are generally much cheaper.
Lemon is an effective product for household cleaning thanks to its acidic and antibacterial properties. The citric acid present in lemon is a natural disinfectant that helps fight bacteria and fungi. It also has degreasing properties. Its high vitamin C content acts as a whitener and helps remove stains. It also neutralizes odors and leaves a fresh, pleasant scent in your home. Don’t miss these uses for lemon in cleaning.
How to clean the house with lemon?
Uses of lemon for household cleaning
If life gives you lemons… start cleaning! Lemon is your new ally for cleaning and maintaining your home. In this post, we’ll teach you how to use lemon as an effective cleaning product, as well as some tips and tricks to get the most out of it. Lemon not only helps you keep your home clean, but it also helps you start a more sustainable and eco-friendly cleaning routine. Here are 7 uses for lemon in cleaning your home:
1.- Clean the glass ceramic cooktop
To clean the glass ceramic stove, we’ll use baking soda in addition to lemon. This combines the degreasing and descaling properties of the stovetop, turning this combination into a powerful cleaner. How do you clean the glass ceramic stovetop with lemon and baking soda? Sprinkle a tablespoon of baking soda over the surface of the stovetop, squeeze the juice of half a lemon, a nd sprinkle it over the surface. Use the lemon to gently rub. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes and finish wiping with a cloth until the surface is free of stains and grease. Finish with a dry cloth to achieve the highest shine.
2.- Clean the microwave
Cleaning the microwave becomes a quick and easy task if you use a lemon. The first thing we need to do is cut a lemon in half and squeeze its juice into a bowl of water. Place the bowl of water and the squeezed lemon in the microwave and set it to full power for 5 minutes. After this time, carefully remove the bowl and wipe it with a damp cloth. The steam from the lemon water helps remove stubborn dirt easily. The microwave is left clean, degreased, and with a citrus scent.
3.- Clean the oven
To clean the oven with lemon, follow the same steps as with the microwave. In this case, squeeze a lemon and add the lemon juice and half a liter of water to an ovenproof container. Place this mixture in the oven and set it to 120°C for 20 minutes. Wait for it to cool and wipe it with a damp cloth. If the oven is very dirty, with embedded grime, you can use baking soda. Make a paste with baking soda and water and scrub it all over the surface of the (cold) oven. Let it dry for a few hours and remove the baking soda with a damp cloth.
4.- Eliminate bad odors
Lemon is a very effective product for eliminating unpleasant odors due to its high citric acid content. This compound acts as a natural deodorant, neutralizing odor molecules and providing a fresh, pleasant scent. Furthermore, lemon is a natural antibacterial and can help reduce the presence of germs that contribute to unpleasant odors. There are several ways to use it: to eliminate unpleasant odors in the refrigerator, simply leave a sliced lemon in the door. To quickly refresh a room, place lemon slices on top of radiators. Another option is to add mint leaves and lemon slices to a bowl of hot water to create a natural air freshener and deodorizer.
5.- Degreaser and rinse aid for the dishwasher
Lemon is a natural cleaning product that we can use in the dishwasher to improve the performance and cleanliness of our dishes. The citric acid in lemon is effective in helping to remove grease and also works as a dishwashing polish. Place half a lemon in the top compartment of your dishwasher and wash as normal. Tip: You can reuse lemons that you’ve used for juicing that still contain some juice.
6.- Clean the wooden cutting board
Cleaning your wooden kitchen cutting board with lemon and salt is an effective and natural method for keeping it in good condition and disinfecting it. To clean your wooden cutting board, sprinkle a tablespoon of salt over the surface and rub it with half a lemon. Let it sit for a few minutes and rinse off the mixture with warm water. Leave the board in a well-ventilated area and don’t store it until it’s completely dry.
7.- Polish pots, faucets, nd sink
Lemon is a natural cleaner that can be used to polish stainless steel surfaces. The acidity of lemon helps remove stains, grease, and limescale, leaving the surface shiny and clean. How do I use it? We can rub half a lemon directly on the surface we want to polish, let it sit for a few minutes, and rinse with warm water and a cloth. You can also squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a container and apply this solution directly to the stainless steel, rubbing gently with a cloth. We repeat the same pattern: let it sit for a few minutes and rinse with warm water.
