10 Surprising Uses for Lemon Juice Around Your Home
Polish Pots, Pans, and Hardware
To brighten dull aluminum pans, cut a lemon in half and rub the cut side over the inside and outside of the pan. Do not rinse. Buff with a soft cloth. Save the rind to polish chrome faucets and cabinet hardware. Rub the rind over the metal, rinse with cool water, and dry with a soft cloth. To shine stainless steel and copper pots, slice a lemon in half and dip it in salt. Rub over the metal surfaces to remove tarnish and grime. Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth.
Remove Stains From Marble Countertops
Cut a lemon in half and dip in salt. Rub the stains briskly and then rinse thoroughly. Never leave the lemon juice on the stain for too long or the acid may damage the marble surface.
Descale Coffee Makers and Tea Kettles
Clean away the minerals monthly by adding one-half cup of lemon juice to the appliance along with some boiling water. Run a complete heating cycle and then another with plain
Remove Stains From Dishes and Storage Containers
To remove the stains, fill a large container or the sink with boiling water. Squeeze in the juice of two or three lemons and toss in the rinds. Add the dishes and soak for three to four hours. Wash as usual.
Clean and Remove Odors From Microwave
Make cleaning much easier by adding one-fourth cup lemon juice to two cups of water in a microwaveable glass container. Place in microwave and heat until boiling and the microwave is filled with steam. Allow the steam to sit for about five minutes and then remove the container and wipe away the mess with paper towels or a soft cloth.
Get Rid of Yellow Underarm Stains
To remove the stains, mix one part baking soda, one part lemon juice, and one part water. Use a soft-bristled brush to rub the solution onto the stains and allow the mixture to sit for at least 30 minutes. Wash as usual.
Brighten Whites
Add one cup of lemon juice to the wash water when washing white clothes to help keep them bright.
Make Glass Sparkle
Create your own glass and window cleaner by mixing three tablespoons of lemon juice per cup of water. Place in a spray bottle for easy cleaning. For tough water stains or marks on glass, use a sponge dipped in straight lemon juice.
Remove Tough Toilet Bowl Stains
To remove water lines and rust stains from toilet bowls, make a paste of laundry borax and lemon juice. Apply the paste to the stains and allow it to work for at least two hours before scrubbing it away.
Make Your Own Furniture Polish
Mix one part lemon juice and two parts olive oil to create furniture polish. Shake well before each use and apply with a soft cloth and then buff to a high shine.
