Five Things You Can Do With Lemons

Lemons are one of my favorite fruits to have at home; they are multipurpose and can help you more than you think. Before you throw those lemons away, you need to read this article first, after all when life gives you lemons, make lemonades. However, in this case, you can do more than just make lemonades in sunny summer. You will be amazed at the different ways you can use lemons.

Things to do with lemons
After reading this article, you will not see lemons the same way again. All right, let’s get started; below are some of the things you can do with lemons.

Lemons remove fridge odors
Are you embarrassed when people open your fridge because of the odor it emits? Well, we cannot stop stocking things in the refrigerator, but we can do something about the smell, and this is where lemons come in; lemons help to absorb lingering odors in your fridge. The process is simple, all you have to do is to soak a cotton ball or sponge in some fresh lemon juice, and place it in your fridge for many hours to absorb the odors, and you will have a refreshing scent in no time.

Natural bleach and stain remover agent
Chlorine bleach is tough on your clothes, the environment as well as your wallet. It is also dangerous to have around the house when you have toddlers or babies around the house. People are opting for natural ways to get things done these days, and if you are you looking for natural ways to whiten your clothes, you just found it. Here is a cool new trick for you; lemons and hydrogen peroxide are two significant properties in homemade bleach alternative. The all-natural mixture can whiten whites and remove stains.

Furthermore, lemons eliminate stains from countertops and other hard surfaces. To do this, add baking soda and lemon juice inside a bowl to create a mixture. Apply the mixture to the stain, and wait for several hours to sit, and then wipe clean. Voila! You have your clean countertops back again. In addition, you can sanitize your workspace or things with lemons; rub half of a lemon over the surface you want to sanitize, and then rinse with water. Besides, it is no magic; the citric acid in the lemons serves as a bleach, sanitizer, and stain remover.

Why use lemons, instead of regular bleach and stain remover?
• It is chlorine-free
• Fume-free
• It is gentle on clothes and most surfaces
• It is budget-friendly
• It acts as a natural sanitizer
• Lastly, it is safe to use around kids and pets.

It removes permanent marker stains
Kids are fun to have at home, but it can also mean disaster, especially when you allow them to play with markers in or outside the home. However, there is a solution for it- Lemons! Lemons remove permanent marker stains. Mix lemon juice and cream of tartar to remove permanent marker stains on fabric or upholstery. Also, you can use lemons to get rid of tough stains in containers; mix lemon juice and baking soda to get the desired result.

Please note that lemons should not be used to clean marbles and other natural surfaces; it can lead to etching.
Lemons help you to get rid of bugs
Lemons can serve as pests repellants in your home; squeeze the juice into holes and cracks when are can see ants entering your home. They will abandon the area in the future.

It can exfoliate your skin
Lemon juice is commonly used to exfoliate the skin, and some even use it to lightening their skin tone. Besides, citrus fruits are effective for treating dark spots, damage and freckles. It is effective because it contains vitamin C and vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant. When you apply topically to the skin, the lemon juice prevents hyperpigmentation. I absolutely love to exfoliate my skin with fresh lemons!

Air Fresheners

When cleaning the disposal you fresh lemons pieces, and as far as air fresheners, try lemon or other citrus fragrances. They kill odors much better than the floral scents. Try it, you won’t be disappointed.

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Furthermore, vitamin C is a natural exfoliant, which helps you to lighten the skin and improve the skin tone. The acid exfoliates the epidermis by removing the old skin cells including old cells, which is dark pigmentation. Moreover, lemons stimulate collagen; it is a useful tool for minimizing cell damage caused by free radicals. Applying the absorbent acid helps to make your skin stronger with an evener skin tone. This is why it is one of the active ingredients in anti-aging products.