Discover the power of lemon as a natural cleaning agent.

Not only is using all-natural ingredients economically friendly, but its also ecologically friendly.

Using all-natural ingredients when cleaning ensures safety for yourself and others.

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The good news is that many all-natural cleaning items are under your kitchen or bathroom sink.

Lemon is one of these items.

Here are the best ways to use lemon as a cleaning and deodorizing agent for your home.

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Mix a few drops of lemon with water and spray throughout the kitchen, explains Dills.

Just slice up pieces of lemon, place them in the garbage disposal, and turn it on.

If this is the case with your board, Dills suggests cleaning it with salt and lemon.

Begin with 13 cup of salt sprinkled all over the board.

For Removing Stains From Clothing

If you have a tough stain, grab the lemon.

Lemon can also be useful to remove tough stains from clothing, says Dills.

A stain such as pasta sauce on clothing can be loosened with the use of lemon.

She suggests blotting the stain with a clean cloth soaked in cold water.

Next, use a slice of lemon and gently run into the stain.