15 Helpful Household Lemon Aids

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Mothball odors can be removed from drawers by rinsing with a strong lemon solution.
Remove rings inside the toilet bowl by applying a paste of borax and lemon juice to the stain (first flush toilet to make the surface wet). Allow to set for 2 hours then scrub.
A cloth dipped in lemon juice will clean discolorations on aluminum. After application, rinse the utensil in clear water and wipe dry. Also see Cookware Cleaning & Stain Removal Tips.
Cut through grease buildup on kitchen surfaces by washing with lemon juice.
Make your own household cleaner from lemon peels (so easy!), see Homemade Citrus Vinegar Cleaner.
Remove light stains from a porcelain sink by rubbing a freshly cut lemon over the surface.
Remove stains from kitchen counter tops by making a paste with lemon juice and cream of tartar. Apply to stain, set for 15 minutes then wash off and dry.
So easy! Make the inside of your microwave sparkle and look new again, see Microwave Cleaning Tips.
Remove fish smell from hands and cookware by rubbing with a cut lemon before washing.
Keep the garbage disposal smelling fresh by putting pieces of lemon peel in it.
The juice of half a lemon added to the water in which eggs are to be poached will help prevent the whites from separating and floating.
To absorb cabbage odors while cooking, place a lemon wedge in the pot.
Freeze fresh lemon juice in ice cube trays, once frozen pop them out and seal them in a freezer bag. Add these lemon cubes as needed when cooking, equals about 2 tablespoons.
To remove fruit or vegetable stains from the hands, use lemon juice.
Heartburn Relief: Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice to half a glass of water and drink.