28 creative uses for lemons

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creative uses for lemons

 

When we first toured our current apartment, one of the delightful things we

discovered is that it had a lemon tree in the backyard. Once we moved in, we

tried to think of all the things we could make with lemons, and we found quite

a few, including sugary lemon bars, freshly-squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest

for baking, lemon cheesecake, and last but not least, lemonade. Four years on,

the novelty of having our own lemon tree may have dimmed, but now and again

we’ll be reminded of how lucky we are when we find yet another use for this

amazing fruit.

 

So when life (or a friend with a lemon tree in the backyard) gives you lemons,

try out some of these ideas.

 

Food & Beverages

 

a.. Grill fish on top of lemon slices to prevent the fish from sticking to the

grill[1]

b.. Try gremolata, a mixture of lemon zest and finely chopped garlic and

parsley, as an alternative to salt and pepper[2]

c.. Include lemon zest in marinades for pork and poultry[2]

d.. Create a flavorful lemon butter to garnish seafood and fish[2]

e.. Freeze lemon juice in ice cube trays to use in summer drinks[2]

f.. Make preserved lemons for use in Moroccan recipes, such as tagine

g.. Add lemon juice to rice, cauliflower, or potatoes while cooking to enhance

their white color [2][3]

h.. Prevent eggs from cracking while boiling by coating the shells with lemon

juice[3]

i.. Ensure easy peeling of cooked eggs by adding one teaspoon of lemon juice to

the cooking water[3]

j.. Use lemon juice to help homemade jam set without using pectin[4]

k.. Dry lemon peel for use in flavoring baked goods[4]

Cleaning & Home Improvement

 

a.. Remove garlic, onion, or fish odor from your hands by rubbing them with a

piece of lemon coated in salt[2][3]

b.. Rid your hands or clothes of stains from berries, beets, or ink with lemon

and salt[2][4]

c.. Clean copper pots or remove rust stains with half a lemon dipped in

salt[1][3]

d.. Mix lemon juice and baking soda for an effective stain remover[3]

e.. Dry slices of lemon to use in holiday decorations such as wreaths or

garlands, or to include in potpourri mixtures[1]

f.. Fill bowls or vases with whole lemons to create elegant table centerpieces[1]

 

g.. Keep insects away from stored clothing using dried lemon rind[4]

Health & Beauty

 

a.. Use juiced lemon halves to moisten dry elbows[1]

b.. Bite into a lemon to redden your lips (a common practice in the court of

Louis XIV)[2][3]

c.. Make a face mask using lemon and honey[3]

d.. After shampooing, rinse your hair with water and lemon juice to prevent

dandruff and to remove soap film[3]

e.. Soothe sore throats with lemon juice, either by gargling or drinking in a

hot beverage

f.. Take the sting out of insect bites with lemon juice[3]

g.. Apply lemon juice to cuts to disinfect them and help them heal faster[3]

h.. Treat a nose bleed with lemon juice[3]

i.. Mix lemon juice with olive or almond oil to treat eczema[3]

j.. Combine lemon juice with papaya juice to get rid of athlete’s foot[3]

Sources:

 

[1]HGTV

[2]DIY Network

[3]VISTA Magazine

[4]Plants For A Future

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Around the House

 

Eliminate fireplace odor

 

There's nothing cozier on a cold winter night than a warm fire burning in the

fireplace -- unless the fire happens to smell horrible. Next time you have a

fire that sends a stench into the room, try throwing a few lemon peels into the

flames. Or simply burn some lemon peels along with your firewood as a

preventive measure.

 

Get rid of tough stains on marble

 

You probably think of marble as stone, but it is really petrified calcium (also

known as old seashells). That explains why it is so porous and easily stained

and damaged. Those stains can be hard to remove. If washing won't remove a

stubborn stain, try this: Cut a lemon in half, dip the exposed flesh into some

table salt, and rub it vigorously on the stain. But do this only as a last

resort; acid can damage marble. Rinse well.

 

Make a room scent/humidifier

 

Freshen and moisturize the air in your home on dry winter days. Make your own

room scent that also doubles as a humidifier. If you have a wood-burning stove,

place an enameled cast-iron pot or bowl on top, fill with water, and add lemon

(and/or orange) peels, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and apple skins. No

wood-burning stove? Use your stovetop instead and just simmer the water

periodically.

 

Neutralize cat-box odor

 

You don't have to use an aerosol spray to neutralize foul-smelling cat-box

odors or freshen the air in your bathroom. Just cut a couple of lemons in half.

Then place them, cut side up, in a dish in the room, and the air will soon

smell lemon-fresh.

 

Deodorize a humidifier

 

When your humidifier starts to smell funky, deodorize it with ease: Just pour 3

or 4 teaspoons lemon juice into the water. It will not only remove the off odor

but will replace it with a lemon-fresh fragrance. Repeat every couple of weeks

to keep the odor from returning.

 

Clean tarnished brass

 

Say good-bye to tarnish on brass, copper, or stainless steel. Make a paste of

lemon juice and salt (or substitute baking soda or cream of tartar for the

salt) and coat the affected area. Let it stay on for 5 minutes. Then wash in

warm water, rinse, and polish dry. Use the same mixture to clean metal kitchen

sinks too. Apply the paste, scrub gently, and rinse.

 

Polish chrome

 

Get rid of mineral deposits and polish chrome faucets and other tarnished

chrome. Simply rub lemon rind over the chrome and watch it shine! Rinse well

and dry with a soft cloth.

 

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