Limoneira Partners with Green Cleaning Experts to Share Spring
Cleaning Ideas
To welcome the arrival of spring, a season of fresh beginnings,
Limoneira Company, one of the largest providers of lemons in the
United States, has partnered with some of the nation’s green cleaning
experts to share do-it-yourself recipes and tips for all-natural and
green spring cleaning at home.
“When life gives you lemons, take the lemons and unleash your green
clean machine,” says Megan Roosevelt, Limoneira Lemons for Life™
Spokesperson and CEO of Healthy Grocery Girl®. In a new video,
Megan shares a number of these tips to bring out the shine.
Megan says, “These people are professionals in their industries and know
how to keep environments clean and sanitized naturally. They’re excited
to share their tips for using Limoneira lemons to add sparkle.
Green Cleaning Opinion Leaders:
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NEW YORK CITY - SAUDIA DAVIS, Founder of GreenHouse
Eco-Cleaning has been featured in The New York Times, The
Wall Street Journal, Crain’s NY, Bloomberg Businessweek, The
Economist, Fortune Magazine, ABC World News and is a frequent
contributor to the Huffington Post.
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LOS ANGELES - ALEX ROSTEN AND JEREMY ROUND are the owners of Maid
in the U.S.A, the premier boutique cleaning service in Los
Angeles. Among the Company’s clients are The Gap, Armani Exchange,
Banana Republic.
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TORONTO - LOUISE TAILLON, Director or Training for The
Sani Marc Group, is a frequent speaker on green cleaning
and cleaning for health and sustainability.
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BOSTON - DIANA SEABLOM-owner of Green
Cleaning, uses products that are free from harsh chemicals,
are biodegradable and toxin-free to help clean clients’ homes.
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BALTIMORE - KATHLEEN BANDS SCHINDLER-Vice President at My
Cleaning Service. Her Company is in the top 10% of
janitorial companies in the United States, cleaning more than
5,000,000 square feet of space in the Baltimore area daily.
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DENVER - SHELLY BAKER, Owner of An
Angel’s Touch, LLC, uses only eco-friendly, non-toxic and
certified green cleaning products and recycled/recyclable cleaning
supply to offer both residential and commercial services.
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DIY Cleaning Recipes and Tips:
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All-purpose cleaning: Mix the juice from 1 lemon with 2
cups of warm water, a ½ cup of white vinegar and 5-10 drops of
lemon essential oils. Transfer the mixture into a spray bottle,
shake and spray to wipe clean surfaces.
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Laundry: One cup of lemon juice instead of bleach. It still
breaks down stains, whitens fabrics and it leaves a fresh lemon
scent.
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Toilet Cleaner: Sprinkle a half cup of Borax in the toilet
bowl, add a cup of lemon juice and ½ cup of vinegar. Let it sit
for 10 minutes then scrub as usual.
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Dishwasher: Adding a tablespoon of lemon juice to a regular
wash can help boost grease cutting power.
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Natural Air Freshener: In a saucepan, simmer a quart of
water with 1 slice lemon, 2 tablespoons of rosemary and a dash of
vanilla.
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Natural Furniture Polish: Mix ½ a cup of lemon juice with a
cup of olive oil into a spray bottle. Mist onto furniture surface
and wipe clean.
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Hard water stains: Pour 2 cups of white vinegar and a ½ cup
of lemon juice into a bottle. Add a ¼ cup of dish soap and shake.
Soak the stains in this mixture for 30 minutes then scrub away!
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Microwave degreaser: Combine a cup of water with the juice
of half a lemon along with the lemon in a large, microwave safe
bowl. Microwave on high for 3 minutes and remove the bowl. Use the
mixture to wipe down the inside of the microwave until clean.
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BBQ Grills: Cut a lemon in half and dip it in salt. Use the
lemon to scrub the barbeque grill to remove stains.
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Remove rust stains: The acid in lemons helps remove rust
stains. Sprinkle salt on the rust stain and rub with half a lemon.
Allow it to sit for an hour, scrubbing periodically, and rinse.
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“Lemons are one of the most versatile items in the produce department,”
says John Carter, Limoneira’s Director of Global Sales. “Everyone
knows that lemons are a great recipe ingredient and enhancer, but they
also have many uses in the areas of health, lifestyle, beauty, and
cleaning.”
For more natural, do-it-yourself cleaning tips, visit lemons
for life™.
About Limoneira
Limoneira Company, a 124-year-old
international agribusiness headquartered in Santa Paula, California, has
grown to become one of the premier integrated agribusinesses in the
world. Limoneira (pronounced lē mon΄âra) is a dedicated sustainability
company with approximately 10,700 acres of rich agricultural lands, real
estate properties and water rights in California, Arizona and Chile. The
Company is a leading producer of lemons, avocados, oranges, specialty
citrus and other crops that are enjoyed throughout the world. For more
about Limoneira Company, visit www.limoneira.com.
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