Ingredients for the Homemade Lemon Peel Cleaner

To make this DIY cleaning solution, you only need a few simple ingredients:

1 liter of water
Peels from about 5 lemons
2 tablespoons of salt
1 tablespoon of baking soda
150 ml apple cider vinegar
1 bottle of liquid dish detergent

Each ingredient plays a role in improving cleaning power. For example, salt acts as a mild abrasive, while baking soda helps break down grime and neutralize odors.

Step-by-Step Guide to Make the Cleaner

1. Boil the Lemon Peels

Add 1 liter of water to a pot and place the lemon peels inside. Heat until the mixture begins to boil.

As the water heats, the natural lemon oils and acids are released, creating the cleaning base.

2. Add Salt

Mix in two tablespoons of salt and stir until dissolved.

Salt helps extract the lemon’s natural compounds and also assists in loosening stubborn residues.

3. Add Baking Soda

Slowly add one tablespoon of baking soda while stirring.

You may notice some bubbling—this is normal and shows the ingredients are reacting.

4. Strain the Liquid

After the mixture has boiled and turned slightly yellow, turn off the heat and strain out the lemon peels.

The liquid you now have is a lemon-infused cleaning solution.