I was doing some research and came across this. You will find some common and uncommon uses for lemons. Many are very interesting and useful. I was amazed at the power lemons have! Makes me wonder why people refer to failures as lemons? You can find plenty more uses on the links below. I hope you enjoyed this as much as I have.
1. By adding a teaspoon of lemon juice to rice while cooking you can prevent your rice from sticking.
2. A few tablespoons of lemon juice added to the water in a humidifier will deodorize the air in the home.
3. Remove tough food stains from your cutting board by rubbing with lemon juice and baking soda. This will also kill germs and freshen.
4. Polish chrome faucets with a paste of baking soda and lemon juice.
5. Lemon juice has been used for years to lighten age spots and freckles, and it has an added bonus of helping to clear black heads and acne. Wash the face nightly with lemon juice and rinse with cool water in the morning.
6. Dry and achy hands and feet can be relieved with a mixture of lemon juice and olive oil used as a massage. The skin will feel softer too.
7. Poured directly on poison ivy rash, lemon juice relieves the itch and discomfort.
8. Anyone who frequently polishes their nails knows that polish can create yellowing. Soak nails in lemon juice for ten minutes then dip in a mixture of warm water and vinegar. Not only with this help to whiten nails, but it also aids in strengthening them.
9. There are several different cough and sore throat remedies which include lemon juice. Lemon juice can also be used to kill the bacteria that cause bad breath.
10. Create blond highlights by spraying the hair with lemon juice and sitting under the sun. Lemon juice added to shampoo aids with the removal of dandruff. Add two tablespoons of lemon juice to two cups of water to rinse hair after shampooing. Repeat process every other day until there are no signs of dandruff.
