Recently I watched as my mother in law used half a lemon to clean the counter after dinner. It seemed so simple and aromatic, so today in partnership with Grove Collaborative I’m sharing a few other easy ways to use lemons in spring cleaning (turns out there are so many ways!) …
Have you heard of Grove Collaborative? I’ve been such a fan of everything they do. They’re a super curated collection of all the best eco-friendly, non-toxic brands for your home. Brands I know and love like Mrs. Meyers, Seventh Generation, Tom’s Organics, Method, and even their own Grove products all in one place.
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Today we’re going to do some spring cleaning with lemons and I’ve got four different ideas for you. I love lemons because they’re natural and chemical-free, they have the freshest scent, and I always have them around (we have a lemon tree!), so it’s a simple solution. The citrus acid makes the juice a natural cleaning agent. Here are four ideas on how to use them:
Residue on kitchenware. Lemons are great for removing residue on things like graters or stained plastic storage containers (like these Preserve ones here I love from Grove). I especially love it for a grater because my sponges get so destroyed on those sharp edges. Cut a lemon in half and scrub away.
DIY your own degreaser spray. I love the idea of making my own cleaning spray, so I know exactly what’s in it! For this degreaser, mix together 2 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of Dr. Bronner’s Castile soap, and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. The lemon fights stains and disinfects, while the baking soda acts as a gentle abrasive. Also, a beautiful spray bottle like these from Grove can’t hurt. Shake and get spraying!
Have you ever used lemons to clean around the house? I’d love to hear your ideas!
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Turquoise chair from Elsie Green, Edie’s linen pinafore from Rough Linen, yellow watering can from Tuesday Morning.
As practice shows, such techniques can significantly facilitate the process, order must be maintained at all times. To enjoy a neat and clean home, take care of cleanliness every day. In addition you can make cleaning easy with these tips π So light the scented candle before you start cleaning, turn on favorite music and let pleasant emotions accompany the work process
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Paige
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I like to grind a half up in the garbage disposal to release a lemony scent in the sink.
Brilliant idea!
I love using lemons to clean. It’s my favourite natural “product” to use on counters! π
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