Lemon juice and fresh cut lemons are among eight other natural cleaning product you should know about. Lemon is a good way to clean with a strong acid that leaves a fresh scent behind. First, get a lemon and cut it in half and rub it on a barbecue grill, or dip in in salt to remove stains from metal surfaces like copper and brass. It also breaks up soap residue and mineral deposits from hard water. A natural deodorizer and green cleaner, use it anywhere you need an acid that smells better than vinegar.

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