Are lemons and vinegar as effective as what you’d find bottled up on store shelves? Jason Tetro, a microbiologist and the author of The Germ Files, says it’s hard to say whether these all-natural cleaning ingredients leave your place totally germ-free. But using DIY cleaning ingredients can still be effective.
Vinegar
Vinegar is an effective grease-removing acid and can help to reduce the level of dirt and microbes on any surface
Lemon Juice
Can reduce the level of microbes on a surface due to the citric acid it contains.
Baking soda
A great deodorizer and antioxidant, it can reduce the levels of pesticides on fruit.
- When combined with vinegar, it acts as a powerful anti-bacterial and anti-viral, especially when used in conjunction with other cleaning products.
