5 tips for using lemon to clean the house

HƯƠNG SƠN (THEO SOUTHERN LIVING) |

Lemon is not only a great ingredient in cooking but also a powerful "assistant" in cleaning and deodorifying the home.

Clean the kitchen surface

Citric acid in lemons is highly acidic, helping to dissolve grease stains and leftover food. This acid softens a stiff, easy-to- operated stain. Lemon also effectively deodorizes, replacing odor with natural scent, bringing a fresh feeling. In addition, lemon has natural antibacterial properties, killing bacteria and mold on the kitchen surface.

Disocialise the refrigerator

Lemon absorbs and neutralizes the odor in the refrigerator. Place half a lemon or a few slices of lemon in the refrigerator to help absorb the smell of food, creating a fresh, fragrant space. Citric acid and antioxidants in lemons kill bacteria and mold, prevent odor and keep fresh food longer. The pleasant scent of fresh lemon, replacing the unpleasant smell from food without the need for chemicals.

Cleaning the microwave

Citric acid in lemons softens and dissolves stains, fats and food residue in the microwave. Add lemon juice to a bowl and heat in the oven, the steam combined with citric acid will loosen the stain, making it easy to clean. Lemon also effectively deodorizes after cooking strong-smelling dishes.

bleaching fabric

Citric acid in lemons lights the color and bleaches the stains on fabric. Dilute lemon juice with warm water and soak in fabric and citric acid to break down stains, especially food stains or yellow stains. Lemon also deodorizes fabric, making clothes more fragrant. Lemon is especially effective for yellow stains caused by sweat or dirt from coffee, tea, and grease.

Disocialise rooms and air

Lemon can also be used to fragrance the atmosphere in the room. You can squeeze lemon juice into a small bowl and leave it in the corners of the room or add a few slices of lemon to a bowl of boiling water to create a natural scent. If you want the effect to last longer, you can mix lemon juice with a little vinegar and water, then spray it in the air to deodorize and keep your home space fragrant.

Additional benefits

In addition to cleaning and deodorizing, lemon also has the ability to kill bacteria and mold, helping your home stay clean and protect the health of family members.

Try applying these methods to take advantage of the wonderful benefits of lemons in keeping your home clean and fragrant!

HƯƠNG SƠN (THEO SOUTHERN LIVING)
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