Are you looking for a homemade trick? We got you covered! Today we are going to talk about a lemon peel trick. More people trust in homemade tricks to clean their homes and it’s not strange because they are easy, cheap, and free from chemical products (that can be damaging). That’s why we want to share this lemon peel mix with baking soda homemade trick.
We know it might sound weird, I mean, who would imagine that lemon peel with baking soda can become a cleaning paste? However, the truth is that it works! This mix removes dirt, helps disinfect, and leaves a fresh smell in the entire house. So, if you want a simple and natural trick, keep reading to know more about it.
Why use lemon and baking soda?
Lemon is known for its essential oils and citric acid, which are capable of disinfecting, fighting grease, and leaving a pleasant smell in the air. On the other hand, baking soda is slightly rough, so it helps scrub without damaging surfaces. It also whitens and neutralize odors.
When both elements are mixed, lemon and baking soda boost each other, and they become an ecological, versatile, and easy to use paste that it’s useful for many aspects of the house.
Benefits of this mix
Do you know the great thing about this lemon and baking soda mix? You can use use for more than cleaning, so let’s see the different usages:
- Antioxidants: the lemon peel contains vitamin C, flavonoids, and essential oils. These nutrients protect body cells.
- It helps digestion: Taken in small amounts, it’s believed the lemon with baking soda mix makes digestion easier and reduces heaviness after meals.
- Balance acidity: even though lemon has a sour flavor, once it’s inside our bodies it creates an alkalizing effect. Also, baking soda is alkaline, so once they are mixed they can help calm mild acidity.
- Fight germs: both lemon and baking soda have antibacterial and antifungal properties, which means the mix can be used as a natural cleanser and also for oral hygiene.
- Fresh breath: when used as a homemade rinse, it can reduce bad odors of the mouth and leave you a clean feeling.
- Energy and detox: there are some people who drink it with water in the morning because they feel it helps them to detox the body and have more energy.
Important concerns
Although this lemon and baking soda trick has many benefits, you should know it needs to be carefully used because:
- Consuming too much baking soda can alter the balance of the pH in our bodies, cause stomach discomfort, or even kidney strain.
- It’s not medicine! It can be used to treat problems like gastritis, ulcers, or other chronic health issues.
- Before using lemon peels, you should wash them very well if you want to get rid of any remains of pesticides or chemicals.
How to prepare the mix
If you are interested in trying the mix but you feel like making it, you are lucky because this mix is so easy and fast to prepare (less than 5 minutes):
- Wash the peels of two lemons carefully.
- Put them in a blender with half a cup of water.
- Add two tablespoons of baking soda.
- Blend until you get a thick, smooth paste.
- Store the paste in a closed jar and use it whenever you need.
Where you can use this incredible trick
Are you bothered by using too many cleaning products? That could be over with this homemade mix. Let’s have a look at how you can make the most of it:
- Surface cleaner: Works well on countertops, tiles, and cutting boards.
- Grease remover: Perfect for cleaning oily or sticky spots.
- Gentle whitener: Useful for coffee or tea stains in cups.
- Odor neutralizer: Place a little in the fridge, microwave, or trash bin.
- Cookware scrub: Cleans pots and pans without scratching and makes them shine.
So next time you finish using a lemon, don’t throw away the peel. Save it, prepare this mixture, and enjoy a simple and eco-friendly trick that anyone can use.