How Do You Clean Using Citric Acid?
Citric acid is an organic acid found in high concentrations in citric fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes. In its natural form, it has proven to be an effective all-purpose, nontoxic household cleaner for kitchens, bathrooms and laundry. Many store-bought cleaners and disinfectants come in an artificial lemon scent to evoke an added sense of cleanliness and freshness because lemons in particular provide antibacterial and antiseptic benefits. Using lemons to clean and deodorize kitchen appliances, fixtures and clothing stains are some easy and inexpensive uses for natural citric acid. Just the Lemon Step 1 Use a knife to slice a lemon in half. Step 2 Rub the lemon half onto a cutting board or countertops (open face down) in circular motions, concentrating on the unclean area. Step 3 Squeeze extra lemon juice onto the surface for stain removal and allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Step 4 Wipe down the surface with a clean towel. Lemon with Salt Step 1 Cut a lemon in half.
