SANTA PAULA, CA – Limoneira is showcasing lemons in more than just foods and drinks, welcoming the spring season with a video showcasing the lemon’s versatility as a household cleaner.

“Lemons are one of the most versatile items in the produce department,” said John Carter, Limoneira’s Director of Global Sales, according to a press release. “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.”

Hosted by Limoneira Lemons for Life™ Spokesperson and CEO of Healthy Grocery Girl® Megan Roosevelt, the video details a number of 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,” Megan says in the video.

In the video above, Megan breaks down lemon-based cleaning solutions for the following:

• All-purpose cleaning
• Laundry
• Toilet Cleaner
• Dishwasher
• Natural Air Freshener
• Natural Furniture Polish
• Hard water stains
• Microwave degreaser
• BBQ Grills
• Remove rust stains

As one of the largest providers of lemons in the United States, Limoneira has partnered with some of the nation’s green cleaning experts to share with the industry.

Green Cleaning Opinion Leaders include:

• Saudia Davis, of New York-based Founder of GreenHouse Eco-Cleaning, previously 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.
• Alex Rosten and Jeremy Round, owners of Los Angeles-based Maid in the U.S.A, the premier boutique cleaning service, with clients including The Gap, Armani Exchange, and Banana Republic.
• Louise Taillon, Director of Training for the Toronto-based The Sani Marc Group, and a frequent speaker on green cleaning and cleaning for health and sustainability.
• Diana Seablom, Owner of Boston-based Green Cleaning, using products that are free from harsh chemicals, are biodegradable and toxin-free to help clean clients’ homes.
• Kathleen Bands Schindler, Vice President of My Cleaning Service, one of the top janitorial companies in the United States, cleaning more than 5,000,000 square feet of space in the Baltimore area daily.
• Shelley Baker, Owner of An Angel’s Touch, LLC, which uses only eco-friendly, non-toxic and certified green cleaning products and recycled/recyclable cleaning supply to offer both residential and commercial services.

Megan said, “These people are professionals in their industry and know how to keep environments clean and sanitized naturally. They’re excited to share their tips for using Limoneira lemons to add sparkle."  

Keep some of those tips in mind when it’s time for Spring Cleaning!

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