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1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice 2 cups (500ml) water Newspaper Here’s a lemon-fresh way to clean your windows to a streak-free shine. Mix the lemon juice with the water in a large spray bottle (double the formula if the bottle is larger). Spray directly onto windows and mirrors and wipe clean with a crumpled wad […]
1 tablespoon (14g) baking soda 1 teaspoon (5ml) lemon juice 2 tablespoons (30ml) vinegar (optional) It’s easy to keep porcelain sinks sparkling clean with this all-natural, germ-fighting combination: To begin, place the baking soda in a small pile in the sink. Pour the lemon juice on top and watch it start to bubble. Stir with […]
1 teaspoon (5ml) honey 2 teaspoons (10ml) lemon juice Sore throats are often aggravated by a nasty buildup of phlegm, but a combination of lemon juice and honey is a great, natural way to gain some soothing relief. Place the honey in a small bowl and stir in the lemon juice. When completely combined, swallow […]
To remove scratches use 1 part lemon juice and 1 part olive oil, rub with soft cloth. Cooking oil is a possible substitute for olive oil. Test a small unnoticeable area before using on the main parts of the wood.
1/2 cup (125ml) lemon juice 1 cup (250ml) olive oil For wooden furniture with an oil-fashioned finish (i.e., an oiled instead of a shiny varnish), make your own furniture polish. Mix the lemon juice and olive oil in a glass jar with a lid. Cover and shake vigorously to combine, then apply to your furniture […]
1 lemon 2 cups (500ml) water To prepare a homemade flea spray, cut the lemon into 4 to 6 pieces and place in a large glass bowl. Bring the water to a boil and pour over the lemon pieces, then let the mixture sit overnight. In the morning, strain the liquid and transfer to a […]
peel of one (1) lemon Few things can disrupt the pleasantries of summer like a slew of itchy and unwelcome mosquito bites. If you prefer to try a natural way to keep the mosquitoes at bay, cut the peel off a lemon and then rub the essential oil from the outside (yellow side) on your […]
1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice 1 tablespoon (9g) cream of tartar Try spot-cleaning stains on light-colored leather with a paste made from equal parts lemon juice and cream of tartar. Apply in an even layer and let sit for an hour or two before wiping off with a damp, clean cloth. Note: Make sure to […]
1 gallon (4 liters) water 1 cup (250ml) lemon juice 1 cup (300g) Epsom salt If you use a lot of hairspray and gel products, it’s a good idea to use this clarifying rinse from time to time to get rid of the buildup that can weigh down your tresses. Fill an empty gallon-size milk […]
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 […]