Benefits of Lemons
Lemons are an All Purpose Cleaner
Replace harsh,
chemical-filled cleaners with a natural, lemon-based one. For mirrors, windows,
and countertops, mix lemon juice and water in a spray bottle. Brighten your
whites without bleach by adding a cup of lemon juice to your laundry. Rub a
lemon directly on grimy faucets and shower handles to remove soap scum while
polishing chromes and other metals. You can even remove carpet stains with a
lemon juice and salt scrub.
Lemons Tea for
a Sore Throat
Gargle with lemon
juice or adding it to hot tea is a great way to soothe redness and inflammation
in your throat. Lemon is also antibacterial and can help get rid of any germs
inhabiting your throat
Lemons make a great Preservative
Make your fruit and
vegetable slices last longer by coating them with lemon juice. The citric acid
will help keep them from browning. Give it a try today by coating some apples
slices or spritzing it on a batch of guacamole.
Lemons Fade
Dark Spots on your Skin
You can use lemon
juice topically to help fade dark spots. Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C,
which can help even your skin tone. Apply lemon juice daily; let it sit for
five to 15 minutes and you’ll begin to see an improvement in a couple weeks.
Lemons as a
Teeth Whitener
Mix lemon juice and
baking soda in a small bowl until it bubbles. Using a cotton swab, apply the
mixture to your teeth and let sit for a minute before brushing off gently. This
is a cost-effective way to get the smile you want without paying for expensive
whitening treatments. However, it’s important to follow the instructions
exactly because citric acid can erode tooth enamel if it’s left on your teeth
for more than a minute.
Lemons to
Care for Your Nails
Soak your nails in a
bowl of lemon juice to remove dark nail polish stains or any other nail
discoloration instantaneously.
Lemons can clean
your Furniture
You can make a
chemical-free wood polish by mixing a cup olive oil with half a cup of lemon
juice.
Lemons as an
Air Freshener
Lemon’s fragrance can
quickly eliminate nasty smells in your house. Start by boiling lemons to make
your own, toxin-free air freshener. Leave lemons on the stove for several hours
and slowly the good smells will diffuse throughout the air. If your kitchen is
the issue, try putting lemon peels down your garbage disposal and rubbing lemon
on wooden cooking items to get rid of lingering smells.
Lemon Face
Mask
Combine lemon and
honey in a bowl for an easy, do-it-yourself facial mask. The vitamin C from the
lemon will brighten your skin while the honey antiseptic properties will help
prevent acne as it helps moisturize your skin. Leave the mask on for 20 minutes
for best results.
Lemons to
help Morning Sickness or Nausea
Squeeze lemon juice
into a glass and add a pinch of sugar for instant nausea relief. The fresh,
clean scent of the lemon is what does the trick.
Lemons for
Cleaning Your Microwave
If your microwave is
stained and smelly, lemon can fix that. Put a couple halved lemons and some
water in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for thirty seconds. When it’s
finished, wipe down the inside of the microwave. It should have a fresh, clean
smell.
Lemon Facial
Cleanser
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- essential lemon oil
