The high citric acid (lemon acid) content in lemon makes it both a powerful cleanser and a natural care agent.
Milli.Az reports that lemon juice performs a natural bleaching function. It especially prevents white clothes from dulling and losing their color over time.
Application: Add approximately 100 ml of fresh lemon juice to the detergent compartment of the washing machine. This dissolves dirt embedded in fibers, eliminating the need for synthetic bleaches.
Caution is necessary when using it on colored and delicate fabrics.
Starch and detergent residues are the main factors that shorten the lifespan of washing machines. The acid in lemon has the power to break down limestone layers accumulated in the machine's drum and heater (resistance).
Cut a deseeded lemon in half and place it directly into the machine drum or run the machine empty at a high temperature (for example, 90 degrees).
The moisture odor that forms inside the machine over time and the mold residues accumulated in the rubber parts of the lid (seal) are minimized thanks to lemon's antibacterial properties.
Including lemon peels in a bag in the washing cycle leaves a natural and fresh scent on clothes instead of artificial perfumes.