The humble lemon is a staple of household cleaning, but skip it when it comes to these items.
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Bleach
Chlorine bleach creates a chemical reaction thatcreates toxic chlorine gas when mixedwith acids.
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You may have heardnot to mix bleach with vinegar, and the same rule holds true for lemon juice.
Never mix chlorine bleach or products that contain chlorine bleach with lemon juice, ever, under any circumstances.
Never mix lemon with chlorine bleach or products that contain bleach.
Brass Plating
This item can be a bit tricky when it comes to cleaning with lemon.
But how can you tell if an object is fabricated from solid brass versus brass plate?
Avoid squeezing it directly onto dark or vibrant clothing, household goods, and upholstery.
Instead, use our guide toremoving common fabric stains.
Not to mention, using lemon juice to clean screens will leave noticeable streaks.
Instead, wipe down electronics with a one-to-one mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water.
Cast Iron Skillets
When cleaning cast iron, it’s important to maintain the pan’s seasoning.
Lemon’s acidity can strip the pan of its seasoning, which takes time to build up and perfect.
Instead, use kosher salt, warm water, and cloth toclean your skillet.
Once clean, ensure toreseason the panbefore the next use.
The acid in lemon juice can weaken fibers in delicate clothing items.
Instead, use your preferred laundry detergent and follow our guide onhand-washing delicate items.
