November 18, 2010

This is a nice little tutorial on cleaning your bathtub with grapefruit and salt.  The smell of grapefruit is always fresh and this little recipe is perfect after you make a batch of fresh squeezed juice and don't want to throw away the rinds:

Materials
1 Grapefruit

(if using rinds you will need more than one)
1/4 cup kosher salt

Instructions

1. Halve Grapefruit:  1 medium to large grapefruit will clean your entire bath or shower from top to bottom, including all the fixtures. Simply cut it in half with a knife and you'll be all set.
2. Sprinkle With Salt:  Using 1 grapefruit half at a time, sprinkle liberally with salt. Wet your bathtub and sprinkle the remaining salt around the bottom.
3. Scrub:  Scrub your grapefruit around your shower or tub, making sure to slightly "juice" the citrus over each fixture and lifting it every few seconds to pick up fresh salt from around the tub instead of just pushing it around.
4. Rinse
Additional Notes:
This technique will get thick grime and dirt rings off your shower area and does amazing work on cast iron tubs especially. You can also use this method to clean your sinks, toilets, tile and more — it just depends on how grapefruit crazy you want to get!

(image and info by Sarah Rae Trover)

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