May 02, 2017

Hello Everyone,

After squeezing lemon halves for a recipe, give them a second life to freshen the microwave.

In a microwave-safe bowl, lemon halves with 3/4 cup water, then bring mixture to a boil (about 3 minutes). Leave the bowl in the microwave for 10 minutes, then wipe inside surfaces clean. Cuts food odors like you wouldn't believe!


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Add some tang to your tea

Lemon juice is an instant pick me up for both cold and hot teas, as well as water. Keep some lemons or lemon juice on hand so you can add some flavor and some vitamins the next time you sip tea or wench your thirst with water. If you are dehydrated, lemon is the perfect additive to any beverage to replace vitamin c you may have lost.

Get laundry cleaner for less

Many people swear that by adding a few teaspoons of lemon juice to their wash cycle they get cleaner and fresher clothes. Why not try for yourself? Simply squeeze the half of a lemon into your next load and see how well it works.