When life gives you lemons, put them to good use!
The old saying goes, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” If all you’re doing is whipping up a sweet drink, though, you’re missing out. This sour fruit has a whole host of uses that just might blow you away. Here are just a few borderline brilliant uses for lemons that can help your home, health, and more!
Polish chrome: Rub a lemon rind over dull or tarnished chrome to bring back its shine. Rinse and dry afterwards.
Deodorize the cat box: Cut a couple of lemons in half and stick them, cut side up, in a dish near your cat box. The lemon will neutralize the cat odors.
Brighten clothes: Don’t turn to harsh bleach to refresh your whites! Add a cup of lemon juice to your washer and your clothes will not only look whiter, they’ll also have a hint of fresh lemon smell.
Flush toxins: Clear your body out by drinking lemon water, which will help purge toxins.
Clean your nails: If your nails are discolored, soak them in a bowl filled with a cup of warm water and the juice of half a lemon for five minutes. Then rub some lemon peel on the nail.
Deodorize your garbage disposal: Banish funky sink smells by tossing leftover lemon peels and a few ice cubes down the drain. Run the garbage disposal to clear out the smell.
Banish bugs: Keep bugs out by squirting some lemon juice on windowsills and door thresholds. If ants are still getting in, find their entry point and squeeze lemon juice into it.
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