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1 teaspoon (6g) salt 1/2 lemon Here’s a quick and easy way to remove rust spots from small chrome appliances, utensils, or bicycle handles. Simple sprinkle salt on the cut side of the lemon half and rub over the rust spots. Repeat is necessary. Rinse thoroughly with water and dry with a soft cloth.
Rinds of 1 to 2 lemons To rid your sink of bad smells and replace it with lemon freshness, juice 1 to 2 lemons and save the rinds to run through the garbage disposal with plenty of cold water. It’s also a good way to dispose of older lemons that are past their prime and […]
1/2 cup (125ml) vodka peel of 1 lemon During cold and flu season, germs thrive on frequently touched surfaces, like doorknobs and toilet bowl handles. When someone in the house is under the weather, minimize the risk for everyone else by keeping this easy sanitizing spritzer on hand. Pour the vodka into a spray bottle […]
1/2 lemon Nothing can be more frustrating than a cumbersome wad of gum in your hair and on your clothes. While a dab of peanut butter remains a popular and effective remedy, it can also cause some stains in its own right due to its high fat content. Instead, try rubbing the cut side of […]
1 handful lemon peel 1 handful coffee grounds If the neighborhood cat has mistaken your garden for a litter box, lemon peels will make the area a lot less inviting. Use a food processor to chop up a handful of peels and then mix them with your leftover coffee grounds. Scatter the mixture along the […]
1 handful lemon peel 1 cup (250ml) warm water If you have a serious problem with ants, the power of lemon will persuade them to move to another location. Throw a handful of chopped lemon peel into the food processor and while the machine is running, slowly add the water to make a lemony liquid. […]
2 to 3 cups (200 to 300g) leftover lemon peel 2 cups (500ml) vinegar What do you get when you combine the grease-fighting power of vinegar with the fresh scent of lemons? A prefect solution for all sorts of cleaning challenges! To make a batch, start by filling a large wide-mouth jar with leftover lemon […]