Learn about the different benefits of this combination in the home.
Home remedies are increasingly used in the home to clean, perfume or disinfect rooms. In this context, there is one in particular that has different uses and can be implemented without spending too much: boiling lemon peels and cinnamon.
The mixture is simple but powerful. The steam released when boiling these ingredients neutralises strong odours such as those from fried food, damp or tobacco, and leaves an instant feeling of cleanliness in any room.
How to use the lemon and cinnamon mixture
You can prepare the mixture in a regular pot, uncover it for a few minutes, and let the aroma spread throughout your home. The end result is a natural and warm air freshener, ideal for those who want to avoid aerosols and chemicals.
Boiling lemon peels and cinnamon can be used as a natural air freshener.
In addition, you can use it while cooking or after cooking, as this combination helps to neutralise food odours and keeps the air fresh. If you want to enhance the effect, you can let the liquid cool and transfer it to a spray bottle to spray curtains, cloths, or surfaces where odours are concentrated.
Finally, the liquid left over after boiling the ingredients works as a multi-purpose cleaner. Once cool, filter it and store it in a spray bottle. The oils in the lemon help to remove light grease and leave a shine on countertops, tiles and taps.
Although this is a safe method, it is important to note that it does not completely replace specialised cleaning products, but rather complements them.
How to prepare the lemon and cinnamon trick
- Place the water in a saucepan along with the peel of 2 lemons and 2 cinnamon sticks.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and leave for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and leave the pot uncovered so that the aroma can spread.
- Once cool, strain the liquid and store it in a jar or spray bottle.
Cinnamon: what are its benefits?
Some of them are:
- Regulates blood sugar levels: several studies indicate that cinnamon can improve insulin sensitivity and help stabilise glucose.
- It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties: it helps fight cell damage and can help reduce inflammation in the body.
- It aids digestion: it is associated with reducing gas, bloating, and mild stomach discomfort.
