Overview
- Recent guides across Argentine and Mexican media compile home formulas using citrus peels with vinegar, baking soda and 3% hydrogen peroxide for cleaning and deodorizing.
- Orange peels simmered in white vinegar are promoted as a multiuse spray that cuts grease, reduces microbes and leaves a citrus scent.
- Lemon peel blended with hydrogen peroxide is suggested for light bleaching, grout and tile stains, and surface sanitizing, with warnings about marble, wood and delicate fabrics.
- Variants include mandarin peel with cinnamon for room fragrance, hydrogen peroxide mixed with dish soap for sink upkeep, and salt plus baking soda for toilet maintenance.
- Outlets stress dilution, spot tests, gloves and ventilation, caution against vigorous vinegar–baking soda reactions, and note limited evidence for garlic–baking soda as a pest repellent.