From tackling soap scum to limescale and water spots, lemon juice works wonders. "Applying lemon juice to faucets, shower ...

Lemon juice contains citric acid which dissolves greasy residue and kills bacteria and mold spores on countertops. Use a solution of one part juice to two parts water and clean with a microfiber cloth ...

Hiring a cleaner can save time and stress—especially before hosting or moving out. It’s often most worthwhile for big resets or deep cleans rather than routine tidying. It may not be worth it if the ...

Sometimes the best cleaning agents are things that you already have at home, like lemon. Lemon can be used for everything from freshening bed linens to removing stains from clothes–including cleaning ...

Lemon juice is a workhorse with solid cleaning power around the home. It cuts through grease, removes stains and whitens laundry, deodorizes, and works as an antibacterial for wooden cutting boards.

Did you know that lemon juice or zest is found in almost every powerful cleaning agent? Why? This natural citrus fruit has high acidic properties that make it a great grease-stripper and sanitizer. In ...

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Many bottled cleaners and potions wear labels boasting about their natural ingredients and green bona fides. But you may already have an earth-friendly cleanser in your kitchen fruit bowl: a lemon, ...

If you’ve ever worked at a place that has a communal kitchen you’ve probably dealt with a dirty microwave. I’ve always wondered why everyone who uses the communal microwave doesn’t just cover their ...

A dirty microwave is something we all loathe, and the only thing worse is, well, having to clean the dirty microwave. Trying to scrub off old poached eggs, pasta sauce, and other food build up can be ...