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I love anything with lemon juice in it. Whenever I go out to eat (which is more times than I’d like to admit), I always get a dessert with a hint of lemon in it, like lemon meringue. And if I need a mix, lemon-lime soda does the trick.
There’s more to this yellow fruit than meets the eye. It’s an all-purpose flavoring, cleaning, and aromatherapy agent. The best part? These items can be found at any produce aisle, last for a very long time before going bad, and can replace many chemical products in your home.
Don’t believe us? Just keep reading to find out what lemons can do for you!
Produce preservation
We all know that we need at least five servings of vegetables a day. The best way to get so much fresh, affordable produce all at once is to shop at Sam’s Club. But if you’re like us, you just stuff it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it. The problem is, that produce goes bad a lot faster than you can keep up with eating it (at least that’s the excuse, right?)
This is where lemons come in. You can keep your cut-up produce fresh and prevent them from turning brown by squirting a bit of lemon juice on top. The citrus will counteract the browning process.
Use lemon juice as a deodorant
You learn something new every day! Today, you’re going to learn that you can actually use lemon juice as a deodorant. You may be wondering why you would want to use lemon juice under your arms. Well, here’s just a few reasons we can think of:
- Maybe you ran out of deodorant and only have lemons in the house.
- You’re trying to get rid of unnatural body care products.
- You like the fresh smell of lemons because they feel and smell clean.
Once you get over the fact that you’re rubbing fruit under your arms, this will be a good trick to learn. Slice a lemon in half and rub it on your armpits. The citric acid will kill odor-producing bacteria.
Kill bad odors
Citrus can kill other bad odors too. Rub a cut lemon on anything that smells funky because of food — cutting boards, microwaves, stoves, or pots and pans to name just a few surfaces.
If you need a deep cleaning solution, try adding some baking soda to the mix. Baking soda is like lemon in that it’s a great cleaning product on its own. When you pair these two magical solutions together, there’s nothing you can’t clean.
Dandruff destroyer
Dandruff isn’t a taboo subject anymore. In certain seasons, you’ll find that just about everyone has a bout of dandruff at some point. For others, their shampoo choice may be drying out their scalp and causing snowy flakes to fall from their heads.
How does lemon help? You can rub some lemon juice into your hair before you apply shampoo to get rid of flakes in your hair. Voila!
Apply as an astringent
Taking care of your face should always be a priority, but it can be confusing knowing which products are actually safe for your face. Just because it’s marketed for the skin, doesn’t mean there aren’t harmful, hidden chemicals.
For this facial cleanser, mix lemon juice with salt and apply the mixture to your face with a cotton ball to eliminate oil from your pores. Repeat daily or nightly depending on your routine.Â
Canker sore soother
The trouble with canker sores is that you never know when you’re going to get one. When one does appear, the chances of having medicine that isn’t past its prime are slim. That’s why lemons can come in handy. You can soothe canker sores by squirting a few drops of lemon juice directly onto your sore.Â
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Who doesn’t love to stock up on life hacks to make life just a little bit easier? We hope these surprising uses for lemon juice are helpful to you. Try some of our other life hacks, like recipes for hand sanitizer, for more ways to streamline everyday uses!
