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6 alternative uses for lemons

They're not just for cooking! - by Jane Pine
  • 24 Sep 2021

Lemons are amazing. They not only make fabulous additions to pancakes, pies, and puddings, but they also make an excellent cleaning agent. Who knew?

WATCH: How to fix yellow leaves on lemon trees

So how many ways can you use a lemon?

Try these six hacks to get you started.

1. Remove sweat, mildew and rust marks on cotton fabric by making a paste of lemon juice and salt. Rub it in and leave for half an hour, before washing as normal.

2. You can polish brass, copper, chrome, aluminium, bronze, pewter and stainless steel with lemon. Simply cut a lemon in half and dip it in salt, then rub it onto the metal surface. Avoid using it on plated silver or gold.

3. Brighten white fabric by soaking it in five litres of cold water with the juice of a lemon. Allow to soak for an hour before rinsing.

Lemon with cleaning sponges

4. Got a smelly chopping board? Freshen it up by scrubbing it with the cut side of a lemon.

5. Deodorise your microwave by popping a few slices of lemon in a bowl of water. Just heat on how until it’s boiling, then heat for a further 10 minutes.

6. Hate the marks and stains on glass? Squeeze the juice of a lemon and use a soft cloth to rub the surface of the glass.

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Jane Pine
Jane Pine is a digital content editor and has worked in magazines for over 20 years. She's a diehard DIY fan and can't go past a good Ikea hack.

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