How To Use Fruit as Cleaning Products
We are aware of the goal to consume ‘five a day’ when it comes to healthy eating, but did you know that some fruits also have useful cleaning properties? Here are a few fun facts.
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Lemon juice
The citric acid in lemon helps to get rid of stains in clothing, countertops and many other household surfaces – cut a lemon, rub the surface over the stain and then wash or wipe clean.
Rinse plastic containers in diluted lemon juice to keep them smelling fresh. For stronger odours, rub the surface of a lemon inside the plastic.
Banana skins
Not just the butt of an old joke, banana skins are also a useful scuff remover. Rub the inside of a banana peel on any leather product such as shoes or furniture, testing on a small, inconspicuous section initially. Wipe off with a soft cloth to get a great finish.
Wipe down the leaves of houseplants with the inside of a banana peel for a clean and shining result.
Tomato sauce
Put enough tomato ketchup into a pot to cover your copper with a thin layer. Apply the ketchup with a soft cloth. Leave for fifteen minutes then rinse off with warm water. For stubborn stains, repeat the application.
Pineapple crush
If it is your skin rather than your utensils that need brightening up, try this pineapple face pack. Crush a section of ripe pineapple and mix with half a teaspoon of honey. Dab a small amount under your chin and leave for five minutes, to test sensitivity. If you have no reaction to the test, then apply the mixture to your face and leave for five minutes. Wash off thoroughly with warm water for a glowing complexion.
Strawberry mash
Did you know that the acid content in strawberries means you can use then to whiten your teeth? Mash up a ripe strawberry and gently apply to your teeth using a toothbrush. Then rinse and brush your teeth in the usual way to reduce the acidity to normal levels.
