How to Make All Purpose Lemon Cleaning Liquid

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How to Make All Purpose Lemon Cleaning Liquid

Using only what most people have in the kitchen cupboard

Karen Larard

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Step 1 of 10

Chop your lemon into pieces that will fit into the opening of your bottle. I used some peel and some whole lemon I did not take a picture of my lemon chopping so I found one on the net.

Step 2 of 10

Add sugar, yeast,water and lemon into the bottle. Let it sit at room temp Don't screw the cap on to tight, the fermentation will create air that needs to get out. Shake daily and wait 14 days.

Step 3 of 10

After 14 days you strain the liquid and blend the lemon peel. Put in a container and use to clean your drain.

Step 4 of 10

Drain and toilet cleaner.

Step 5 of 10

Dissolve the liquid: 120 ml concentrate to 1l water.

Step 6 of 10

How to use: 1) washing up and cloth washing 60ml 2) bathroom and toilet 1:10 3) stubborn stains and odour undiluted. 4) cleaning fruit and veggies 1:10

Step 7 of 10

5) Clean drain undiluted or use the blended peel. 6) Insects and ants repellent undiluted 7) floor wash 1:20 8) fertiliser 1:20 or use water after floor wash 9) car wash 1:20

Step 8 of 10

I have only just made this and have only tested it cleaning the bathroom. It worked above expectations. Try making it and let us compare notes.

Step 9 of 10

The floor in my bathroom. The water is very hard and leave these reddish marks. I was a bit hesitant to use the lemon cleaner because it is marble. This is before and after using the mildest solution

Step 10 of 10

Terri send me this pictures : On the left a rust stain behind the toilet. Terri used the pulp mixed with some water and left it over night. Picture on the right is after. Impressive.

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Karen Larard

Brønshøj , Denmark

Hi I'm Danish, 55 years old. Mum and wife, apart from that I'm almost normal

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300 Grams Lemon or any citrus fruit

100 Grams Sugar

1 Teaspoon Dry Yeast

1 Liter Chlorine free water

2 Liters Bottle

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Looks great. I'll give it a try.

River Haven last month

Dear Kelsey. You can omit the yeast and just let the natural yeast do the work, the process will take longer, that is all.

Karen Larard (author) last month

Is there an alternative for yeast?

Kelsey Darian last month

Dear Vicki. At the bottom of every page there is a tab called supplies, pull it up and you will see the amount of everything you need to make this.

Karen Larard (author) 2 months ago

It would be nice to know the amounts of yeast and sugar needed. I would like to make this.

Vicki Allen 2 months ago

Dear Melinda thank you for your kind words. I'm looking forward to hear how it works out on Bali. The ants in the basement quickly relocated after I used the lemon pulp by smearing it on the wall where they came in. Welcome to snapguide you will become a snappie before you know it. 😄

Karen Larard (author) 8 months ago

Hi Karen, just found Snapguide 2 nights ago and already loving it! Can't wait to make your lemon cleaner... Will let you know how it works in the tropics (Bali) as a cleaner and especially curious if we can be rid of most of the busy ants here! Thank you for sharing your amazing ideas 😃

Melinda Ang 8 months ago

Dear nephew 😄sounds as an excellent idea. Try it and let me know how it goes. The liquid has antibacterial properties so adding the lemon balm may make it even more sanitising.

Karen Larard (author) 8 months ago

Heyyyyy Auntieee ;) I just thought of something, I have Lemon Balm mint growing in my back yard. Lemon balm has an antibacterial property to it also. So usually people add the Lemon balm in vinegar to clean. What if you were to mix the crushed lemon balm in with this mixture also?!

Guy Ruff III 😏 8 months ago

Dear Eleonora I'm glad you like it. I use it all over the house and I love the smell.

Karen Larard (author) 8 months ago

Thanks Karen. I am grateful to your recipe. I use it all the time in my kitchen and bathroom :)

Eleonora Byron 8 months ago

Dear Eleonora god idea. I also shake it before use.

Karen Larard (author) 9 months ago

I store mine in the fridge to make sure it's good. It works well for me and I shake it before use.

Eleonora Byron 9 months ago

OMG, u truly r a Genius. I'm not sure I can or deserve to be your friend. LMAO. just me (Unique) t

Terri Dahlgren 9 months ago

Dear Terri one of my guides is a list of measurements in both European measurements and American. I can't figure it out in my head ( math and I are not on friendly terms) so I made a list.

Karen Larard (author) 9 months ago

You are Brilliant as well as being a Genius and you are a walking conversion table all rolled into one KAREN. LOL just me. t

Terri Dahlgren 9 months ago

Dear Terri you dilute 1:10 or 1:20 that means 1 unit of lemon liquid and 10 units of water or 1 unit of lemon liquid and 20 units of water. In other words if you have 1 oz lemon liquid you dilute with 10 oz water or 1 oz lemon liquid diluted with 20 oz water.

Karen Larard (author) 9 months ago

OK Karen, it's been 14 days and I'm ready to go on to the next step. However, I'm not sure of the amount of my lemon liquid to the amount of water? Can you help me. Ounces or cups would be good, or I can get a conversion table. LOL

Terri Dahlgren 9 months ago

Dear Lefty. The sediment is normal, just shake it as you do before using it. 😄

Karen Larard (author) 9 months ago

It has a delicious smell! My liquid cleaner forms a sediment like whitewhen left, is that normal? I just shake it up before using it.

Lefty Ridgeway 9 months ago

I certainly will!

Lefty Ridgeway 9 months ago

Dear Lefty I don't know how long it will store, I use it so much that I always have one in the making. I will make an experiment and store an undiluted bottle and see after a month and then again after two. Let me know what you think once you tried it.

Karen Larard (author) 9 months ago

Thanks Karen. In your experience how long does it store for before it's quality is affected. I will store mine in dark cupboard.

Lefty Ridgeway 9 months ago

Dear Lefty I have mine in spray bottles in various dilutions and store it in my cupboard. I have some undiluted that I dilute according to the job at hand. If this does not answer your question please ask again.

Karen Larard (author) 9 months ago

Dear Karen, I have just made the lemon cleaner, your guide states once you strain the liquid, to dilute it with 1 litre water and on next page suggests dilution strengths depending on used. Do you not store it undulated and then dilute according to where you use it? Also how do you store it? Should it be stored in cupboard or fridge? Can't wait to start using it!!!

Lefty Ridgeway 9 months ago

Dear Helen I love it too😄

Karen Larard (author) 10 months ago

Loving the lemon lemon cleaner Karen, thanks for sharing

Helen Rowland 10 months ago

Thanks we have had a good laugh :) xx

Katie Ford 10 months ago

Dear Katie I'm so so sorry. Try making a small hole in the capsule to prevent explosions 😝

Karen Larard (author) 10 months ago

Lol just happened again this time it was out the back think ma mum put the lid on to tight :) another laugh neighbours will be think we're making bombs lol

Katie Ford 10 months ago

Dear Lee sorry to hear that. I almost had one that blew up, forgot to loosen the bottle cap. 😳

Karen Larard (author) 10 months ago

It blew up in my mums cupboard my dad thought their was a bomb went off lol was a great laugh

Lee Ford 10 months ago

Dear Maha I think you mis read I use baking powder not baking soda, so yes try baking powder. If your hair is still dry after trying, then no harm done just go back to what you normal use. Thanks for your update in the lemon cleaner. It still amazes me. I just used the drain cleaner against ants and no more ants. 😄 I have watered my tomatoes with the water left over from washing my floors and they are growing like weed

Karen Larard (author) 11 months ago

Can't wait to try this.

Jen Shults 11 months ago

Thanks! Will get to it!

Talli Sharron 11 months ago

Dear Debi I'm so envious 😄

Karen Larard (author) 11 months ago

Brilliant! Thanks for this. I currently use only vinegar for the house cleaning, however, as I have a lemon tree that has soooo many lemons on it nearly all the time, this is just going to be perfect for me. I can hardly wait! Thanks again.

Debi Rose 11 months ago

Dear Talli a 2 L plastic bottle is just perfect. 😄

Karen Larard (author) 11 months ago

Sounds fantastic! Can I use a plastic 2 L bottle?

Talli Sharron 11 months ago

I am trying this! Just put the mixture together ready to wait 14 days :)

Eleonora Byron 11 months ago

I can't wait to try this, I've recently moved and the moving company wouldn't allow any cleaning products to be moved, everything went to Haz waste disposal. It's the perfect opportunity to finally get my arse in gear and make my own. Thanks for the recipe!

Carolyn O'Connor 12 months ago

Dear gillian I'm glad that you like it. Please remember that if you have chlorine in your water to use bottle water. Let me know how it goes.

Karen Larard (author) 12 months ago

Will def try this real soon, what a great idea. I hate using so many chemical cleaners so this is easy to make and perfect. Will let you know how I go. Thank you!!

Gillian Duncan 12 months ago

Cool!!! 😎

Kerri Facey 12 months ago

Definetely need to try this Karen!

Eleonora Byron 12 months ago

Dear Eleonora I have now used this for 14 days all over the house, latest I rinsed some burnt stuff of my iron, it keeps amazing me

Karen Larard (author) 12 months ago

Amazing!

Eleonora Byron 12 months ago

Dear Renee it really is

Karen Larard (author) 12 months ago

This is awesome!

Renee Berry 12 months ago

Thanks!

Amanda Greensworth 12 months ago

@Karen: Really?? That is really cool! I live in the USA, but haven't ever heard of the movement.

Amanda Greensworth 12 months ago

Dear Amanda it is baking powder. And no my hair is not dry. I wash my hair 1-3 times a week. I think this idea started in USA there is a movement called " no po "

Karen Larard (author) 12 months ago

Doesn't your hair feel really dry, using only baking powder and water to cleanse it? Is it baking *POWDER* or baking *SODA*?

Amanda Greensworth 12 months ago

This is a great idea to use when you have a houseful of kids that you can barely keep an eye on. I'm definitely going to try!

Guy Ruff III 😏 12 months ago

I use only vinegar in my toilet nothing else. And my "all purpose " strong in the outside of the toilet. My kitchen sink and chopping boards I do with baking soda and peroxide. I made a guide on this. I use baking baking powder to wash my hair, I mix a spoon full of baking powder with 500 ml water and spray on to my roots and massage it a bit, rinse with water and I'm done. My hair shines and my curls are more " full " this is some of the things I use hope it helps or ask again.

Karen Larard (author) 12 months ago

Dear Chuck I use this on my floors all over the house and water the plants with the dirty water when I'm done. I tell you my plants are jumping out of the ground.

Karen Larard (author) 12 months ago

I have been looking for alternative cleaning solutions, I can't wait to try this! Have you made anything else using everyday, around the house ingredients? I am looking for garden ideas too..

Chuck Rankin 12 months ago

Dear Erin. Thank you for your kind words. It is a wonderful feeling to make your own non-toxic cleaning detergent. Just remember that if you have chloride in your water, to use bottled water, because the chloride will kill the yeast. Good luck and let me know how it goes.

Karen Larard (author) 12 months ago

I'm def going to make this next weekend. Love your guides!!

Erin Williams 12 months ago

*not see sea😝 stupid Dane

Karen Larard (author) 12 months ago

Thanks Cocina. I made it to resemble pebbles on the beach because I grew up by the see and I missed the pebbles. I just can't do without this lemon stuff any more. I'm using it all over the house and I have my second portion on the go. I'm looking forward to hear what you think in 2 weeks. 💚

Karen Larard (author) 12 months ago

I love how your floor looks. I just made 2 bottles. I'll let you know how much I love it in 2 weeks.

Cocina Monique 12 months ago

All the sugar is made in to alcohol by the yeast. I have tried both the diluted an the concentrated Version and no sticky residue. It feels just like water

Karen Larard (author) last year

YP I like the lemon smell very much.

Karen Larard (author) last year

Allicious let me know how it works out

Karen Larard (author) last year

Would the lemon not leave a sticky residue?? Awesome if it doesent!!?!!

Brittany Mackinnon last year

This seems wonderful - much like how garbage enzyme works (w/o yeast tho) but I imagine it smell much better!

Y P last year

Brilliant ! I have to try this .. Thanx

Allicious ! last year

I see one of your babies! :D

Colleen DeLost last year

And with a wonderful smell, not me the product. 😜thanks for the kind words

Karen Larard (author) last year

So do I 😝

Karen Larard (author) 11 months ago

Dear Amethyst 300 grams. It is all listed in the supply list that you can pull up at the bottom of the screen.

Karen Larard (author) 11 months ago

@Cheryl there is a grey supplies tab at the bottom of the screen. If you pull that up, you'll see the amounts of all the ingredients.

Brittney Riley 11 months ago

How many lemons, sugar, yeast?

Cheryl Bernard 11 months ago

Portions?

Cheryl Bernard 11 months ago

I'm glad you understood my poor English 😘

Karen Larard (author) 12 months ago

Wow Karen! I actually forgot about that from learning that in school MOONS ago!!! Lol... You explained it beautifully! Thanks so much!

Heidi Feldman 12 months ago

I don't think the diluted version will harm you. But the concentrate well I don't know. The yeast do not rise here it eats the sugar and transforms the sugar to alcohol. Yeast is a fungus and if you eat it gets killed by your stomach acid so by the time it reaches your intestine it no longer yeast its deceased yeast😄

Karen Larard (author) 12 months ago

Is it drinkable? I mean has the yeast "risen" or whatever so that it's safe? If it hasn't, it will rise in your intestines and cause big time, "must go to the ER" problems.

Amanda Greensworth 12 months ago

So true.😝 haven't tasted it and I don't think I will, maybe I'll serve it to my husband and then see what happens😄

Karen Larard (author) 12 months ago

The big bonus would be taking a swig of this stuff after a long hard days cleaning job! Hahaha 😉

Guy Ruff III 😏 12 months ago

Lol. It will produce alcohol, that is why it is antiseptic. The big bonus is that you can use lemons that you have juiced( if that is the correct word)

Karen Larard (author) 12 months ago

I was about to say what type of alcoholic concoction are you making here hahaha.

Guy Ruff III 😏 12 months ago

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Dear Anna please let me know how it works for you.

Karen Larard (author) 10 months ago

Thank you! I'm going to strain it right now!

Anna Ginger Zoffoli 10 months ago

Dear Anna I mean the strained liquid, with out added water.

Karen Larard (author) 10 months ago

Question: when you say here "use undiluted", you mean to use the strained liquid only (concentrate) or the liquid diluted in water (step 5 of your guide?).

Anna Ginger Zoffoli 10 months ago

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Dear Amethyst just saw your question. Her name is Yrsa means little bear in Latin 😄

Karen Larard (author) 11 months ago

She is lovely and always wants to be in the picture.

Karen Larard (author) 11 months ago