Citrus is one of the most used ingredients thanks to its many benefits. Indeed, far from being confined to simple culinary uses, this citrus fruit can be used in different ways. Here's exactly why it's so useful to squeeze it into your toilet bowl.

Summary

The food in question in this article is renowned for its ability to clean all kinds of stains like  baking soda , white vinegar or even black soap. Considered one of the standard bearers of ecological cleaning, its reputation is quite simply justified. In this article, we are going to show you how to use it to fight against a fairly recurring problem and this is not the only use you can make of it.

Bathroom

Bathroom – Source: spm 

Why squeeze this food on the toilet bowl?

One of the places that contain the most dirt in the house is none other than the toilet bowl. We think of all sorts of solutions to deal with this problem, but we have to admit, it's not always easy. Fortunately, to overcome this accumulation of bacteria, you will no longer need the endless chemicals like bleach. To remedy this situation,  you will only need a simple  lemon juice. 

Half squeezed lemon

Half a squeezed lemon – Source: spm

The method

This technique is all the more interesting because it is incredibly simple to perform. You will simply press two half lemons against the sides of the bowl and let sit for a few minutes. Then pour a little  hot water on top  to complete the cleaning action of the lemon. This should eliminate the bacteria present in addition to the bad odors that the bowl can give off. This is due to the low PH level of lemon which attacks bacteria.

Here is an  ecological and natural approach  for the maintenance of the toilet bowl.

What other household uses of lemon?

Everything in your home, from dishes to appliances, can benefit from the many benefits of lemon, the use of which can be summarized in this way:

Lemon for cleaning aluminum utensils and objects

Start by rubbing half a lemon on your aluminum pans to thin them out. Then polish the utensil by wiping it with a soft microfiber cloth without having to moisten it. You can also use the half lemon to shine your hardware  as well as chrome faucets by  simply rubbing them with the citrus before rinsing with cold water. Finally, wipe the items with a clean, soft cloth to dry them properly.

You can also  soak half a lemon in salt  to restore the shine to stainless steel and copper pans while ridding them of any caked-on gunk. Then rinse and dry with a soft, dry cloth.

Lemon to descale coffee makers and kettles

Kettle

Kettle – Source: spm

Kettles and coffee makers are often prone to mineral deposits that clog them and can even be the source of unpleasant odors. To get rid of them, you can treat them every  month by pouring half a glass of lemon juice  inside the device, mixing it with boiling water. You can then boil the appliance, before rinsing with clear water.

Disinfect cutting boards and wooden utensils with lemon

Used in the company of other natural ingredients, the lemon can eliminate all kinds of bacteria. This antibacterial power can be applied  to wooden  or plastic cutting boards. To achieve this, simply sprinkle lemon juice on their surface and let sit for 10 minutes. Finally, you will only have to rinse the cutting board with hot water to finally let it air dry.

These numerous and varied uses show that the lemon is far from being a simple cooking ingredient. It's a safe bet that those of you who hadn't heard of these benefits will never look at this citrus fruit the same way again.