Handy Home Hints

Versatile lemons – not just for making lemonade or putting in your gin & tonic!

There are only so many lemons you can use if you have your own lemon tree, so why not give some of these handy tips a try.

April 11, 2023

Scatter lemon peel around to deter stray cats.
Add lemon peel to your bag or container of brown sugar to keep it soft.
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 usual. Laundry tips to keep your whites, white!
Prevent rice from sticking by adding a few drops of lemon juice to the boiling water before you add the rice.
Share your surplus with friends and neighbours
For extra shiny hair, dilute 1 teaspoon of lemon juice in a cup of water and use to rinse your hair after shampooing.
Add half a lemon to the dishwasher for a streak-free rinse and a lovely smell.
Soak a sponge or cotton ball in some fresh lemon juice and place it in your fridge for several hours to absorb any odours.
Remove smells and stains from your hands by rubbing them with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Put lemon peel at the bottom of your kitchen rubbish bin to keep it smelling fresh.
Rub plastic containers with lemon juice to help shift food stains.
Clean your wooden chopping boards or wooden spoons.
Use some to make your own cleaning products.

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