Lemons aren’t just good for lemonade. Lemons, as well as their lemon peels, have many green uses. Take a look at the list below.

Eliminate Odor
Boil a pot of water with lemon skins inside to help get rid of household odors.

Make a room deodorizer: Mix the juice of one lemon with 1 bag strong tea. Strain and store in an old spray bottle. Spray into rooms to make them smell fresh

Remove unpleasant odor from dishes. If you recently cooked with fish you can rub lemon skins around dishes, cutlery and the cutting boards to help get rid of the fish smell

If your fireplace smells throw some lemon peels in there along with the firewood and let it burn.

Dirty microwave. Mix 3 tablespoons lemon juice into 1 1/2 cups water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for about 5 minutes. Then just wipe away the softened food with a dishrag. Water become hot. Please wear gloves.

Save leftover lemon peels. Cut the peels into smaller pieces and then toss them down the drain. Run the disposal to grind them up. You will smell the difference immediately.


Medicinal
For a sore throat or cough, make up a mixture of lemon juice, tea and honey and gargle before going to bed. Optional: add sage tea and warm water.

Get rid of bad breath by gargling some lemon juice for a few minutes. Make sure to rinse afterwards, as the acid in the lemon juice can be harmful to tooth enamel if exposed to it for too long.

Cleaning Agent
Use lemon peels to clean counter tops and sink stains. Your kitchen will smell lemony fresh.

Homemade furniture polish. In a spray bottle mix a cup of vegetable or olive oil with a half-cup of lemon juice. Spray when you need to polish up.

Stain Remover
Underarms stains can be removed by scrubbing the stains with a mixture of equal parts lemon juice and water.

Instead of bleach soak your clothes in lemon juice and baking soda for about half an hour before washing it.

Stained dishes like coffee pots can be filled with warm or boiling water and lemon skins. Let it sit for about 3-4 hours. Drain and then wipe the pot clean.

Remove toilet stains with lemon peels.

Pamper Yourself
Exfoliate and clean your feet. Mix some lemon pulp and brown sugar together then rub on your feet. Rinse your feet and then moisturize.

Lemon juice can be used as a hair rinse or to highlight hair. Rinse you hair with a mixture of 1/4 cup lemon juice to 3/4-cup water. Then let your hair dry in the sun. Don’t forget the sunscreen or do this too often as it will dry out your hair.

Astrigent lotions can be made with lemons. For the recipe go here.

Eatable Peels
Make homemade lemonade and candy the skins for cakes or other desserts.

Learn how to dry lemon peels at home with this recipe.

Compost
If you used up all the juice and don’t want to take the time to use up the peels too than just throw them in the compost bin.

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