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During Dry January, Martha Stewart reminded us that leftover vodka isn't just for regret—it's also room spray and flower food. But Bobby Berk of Queer Eye has his own produce problem: a backyard lemon tree that won't quit. His solution? Put those lemons to work before spring cleaning season even starts. "I try to keep things natural because chemicals give me the ick, so I use lemons for basically everything," he says.
That chalky mineral buildup on your faucet? Half a lemon scrubs it away like magic. Countertop stains? Squeeze on some juice and use the lemon itself as a tiny scrubby. Wait a minute or two, then wipe with a damp cloth. Berk even uses lemons to rescue grimy fridge shelves from last year's condiment spills. And for a microwave that looks brand new, he nukes a bowl of lemon water for three to four minutes, then wipes out the gunk like it never happened—no harsh chemicals near your leftovers.
Berk's other eco-friendly move? Dusting with old socks. "They're headed to the trash anyway," he says, "so you might as well let them go out as heroes." Before you start flinging dust around, he suggests running an air purifier like the Molekule, because nothing ruins a cleaning high like a two-hour sneeze attack. "I dampen the socks a little so dust doesn't take flight," he adds. And if anything escapes, the purifier catches it—the bigger model can handle rooms up to 1,000 square feet, which is enough for most dust rebellions.
Want your own lemon supply? You don't need a California backyard. Dwarf Meyer and Eureka trees can live happily indoors as long as they get sunlight, good drainage—terracotta pots are your friend—and a little airflow from a fan. Then you can clean your whole house and make lemonade from the same tree. Talk about a multitasker.
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