It’s one thing to recognize a lemon’s potential, but it’s another thing entirely to put the ingredient into action. The next time you need to clean your shower door or a cutting board, grab a lemon before you reach for the harsh, chemical-filled cleaning sprays. Here are several other ways to use lemon as a cleaner in your home.
Cleaning With Lemons
To remove stains from plastic or wood cutting boards, cut a lemon in half and squeeze the juice onto the board. Rub the juice in with the lemon half, then let sit for 20 minutes. The acid will work on the stains, revealing a fresh, clean cutting board. To clean stained clothing, add the garment to a pot of water with a few lemon slices, then boil for a few minutes. To clean your plastic containers, squeeze lemon juice onto the stained plastic and rub the plastic with the cut side of the lemon. Then, let the containers dry in the sun and wash normally. Stubborn sauce stains will disappear.
