How lemon is useful in the kitchen: secrets of experienced housewives

22.03.2023 00:30
Updated: 14.04.2023 19:17

Everyone knows well what beneficial properties lemon has.

It is a storehouse of vitamin C, so it helps well against colds.

It is also actively used to remove stains, against pests and unpleasant odors.

We suggest finding out where you can use lemon.

Cleaning the cutting board

After prolonged use, the wooden board begins to smell unpleasant.

Lemon
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You just need to cut a lemon in half and rub the board with it. Then rinse everything off with hot water.

If the stain is severe, sprinkle salt on the board and add a little lemon juice, then rub and rinse under running water.

You can get rid of ants from your home. You need to treat the places where these insects gather with lemon juice.

Can you remove scale from a kettle?

This method is suitable for all types of teapots. Pour 500 ml of water into the teapot and add a couple of tablespoons of citric acid or lemon juice.

Boil the water - and the scale will disappear by itself. You need to leave the kettle with water for two hours. Before using the kettle, you need to rinse it well.

You can bleach things

Over time, white things start to turn yellow. You just need to wash the things with the addition of lemon juice or citric acid.

You can remove unpleasant odors in the microwave.

Pour some water into the container and add a tablespoon of citric acid or a few pieces of lemon. Turn on the oven for three minutes, and then wipe the walls of the appliance with a sponge.

Elena Gutyro Author: Elena Gutyro Internet resource editor


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  1. Cleaning the cutting board
  2. Can you remove scale from a kettle?
  3. You can bleach things