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Why Put Lemon in Your Socks: This and Other Useful Life Hacks with Sour Citrus
26.11.2024 13:16
If you notice that you are looking for any excuse to avoid doing housework, try to correct the situation by asking experienced housewives for help.
They shared tried and tested tricks that will help you look at everyday life from a different angle. And they all involve lemon.
Lemon against limescale
Due to hard water, over time, the washing machine parts become covered with limescale. You can get rid of it by using special household chemicals or regular lemon.
The citrus is supposed to be cut into slices, put them in a sock, tie it into a knot, and put it in the washing machine. After washing, you can evaluate the result.
Lemon for detergent
If you want to save money on dishwashing liquid, feel free to buy the cheapest product and improve it at home by adding a few drops of lemon juice.
Firstly, the sour fruit will help remove the most stubborn stains, and secondly, it will make the dishwashing liquid thicker and thus reduce its consumption.
Lemon for darkening of pans
Many housewives notice that over time the inner surface of their favorite pots darkens.
If you don't want to spend money on new cookware, try to prevent darkening by putting a lemon slice in boiling water in a saucepan. Citrus, by the way, can be replaced with vinegar without losing quality.
For reference
Lemon is a plant; a species of the genus Citrus of the subtribe Citrinae of the family Rutaceae.
