A History of Citrus Peels for Cleaning

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The history of using orange peel for cleaning is fascinating, spanning from ancient traditional practices to modern commercial applications. The use of citrus peels and their oils dates back centuries, with various cultures recognizing their cleaning properties.  But the modern history of citrus solvents as commercial products begins in the mid-20th century. Initial discovery of…

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d-Limonene What Does That Mean?

d-limonene what does that mean

This video about Citrus King d-Limonene explains some of the uses of this naturally occurring substance including as a solvent and cleaner, and in the manufacturing of cosmetics and consumer products. This video contains an original song, “d-limonene What Does That Mean”. Here are the lyrics to the song: D-limonene What does that mean Smells…

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