How to use orange and lemon peels for household cleaning

They work well for dull dishes and cutlery and for removing limescale from faucets and even coffee makers. They also help naturally perfume rooms and drawers.

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All citrus peels should not be wasted and can be used for various purposes. housecleaning And also for scenting rooms. Oranges, lemons, tangerines, grapefruits: once you've extracted the fruit, the peels are highly effective for degreasing, scenting, and sanitizing your home. But let's take a closer look at the most effective uses of citrus peels for household chores. 
  • To wash the floors With citrus peels, simply add them to hot water, let the mixture boil for about ten minutes, filter it, wait for it to cool, and then rub it over the floor. 
  •  If the limescale in the tap It's still light, you just need to take some fresh citrus peels and rub them directly on the tap, especially at the base and on the dispenser, leave to act for 5-10 minutes, rinse with warm water, dry with a soft cloth.
  • If the limescale is more stubbornAdd coarse salt to the citrus peels and scrub well. Be careful, however, not to use citrus peels on brass, gold, or matte-finish faucets. 

Citrus peels for house cleaning

  • Lemon peel helps not only to dissolve limescale, but also to restore shine to dull cutlery, glasses and platesSimply wipe directly onto the objects you want to clean, rinse with warm water, and dry with a soft cloth.
  • Orange peel, but also mandarin and grapefruit, on the other hand, It is ideal for dishes and even plastic containers that smell of fish, eggs and cheese..  
  • A citrus peel can be inserted, even with a leftover pulp, directly inside the dishwasher: will make the wash more thorough and fragrant. 
  • Scented water with citrus peels, after boiling for about 10 minutes, can be used during the final rinse of dishes: it will make them brighter and more fragrant.  
  • The peels of the lemons, in particular, are perfect for remove limescale from the kettle, from sink plugs and shower heads. Simply soak them for an hour in a container of boiling water and chopped lemon peel.

Furthermore:

  • To clean the bottom of the coffee maker instead, it will be enough to pour the lemon peels mixed with water and coarse salt into it: Let it rest for a few hours and then rinse everything off and you will see what a shiny effect it gets.
  • The peels of tangerines and lemons combined with flowers such as the lavender essence  or spices such as cinnamon or cloves, can be reused for the preparing colorful potpourris to perfume your home.
  • To perfume the drawers instead and keep the intestines Keep away from clothes; instead, simply place the peels in several small cotton bags.

Finally, who among you owns a fireplace can reuse dried citrus peels for turn on the fire: an ancient but also ecological and effective method.

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