Three extraordinary ways to use lemon in everyday life

Lemon juice, often associated with cooking, has potential beyond the food component. UAportal has prepared a collection of life hacks concerning different aspects of life that can be improved with the help of unconventional use of lemon.

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Bleach

One of the unconventional methods is to use lemon juice as a natural bleach alternative. Mix lemon juice and water, soak white clothes in the solution and dry them in sunlight. The natural bleaching properties of lemon juice will brighten your clothes without harsh chemicals.

Detergent

Cut a lemon in half, dip it in salt and rub it on soiled wooden surfaces. The acidity of the lemon juice and the abrasiveness of the salt will effectively remove stains.

Also, mix lemon juice with water to create an all-purpose cleaner for cleaning countertops, windows, and other surfaces. The acidic properties of lemon juice effectively break down dirt and grime, leaving your home spotlessly clean.

Garden care product

Lemon juice serves as an eco-friendly weed killer. Create a mixture of equal parts of  lemon juice and water and apply it liberally on the weeds. The citric acid will kill them without harming neighboring plants and soil.

As a reminder, lemon is a great natural cleaning agent, but there are some things you should avoid cleaning with lemon juice.

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