My kitchen drawers are filled with gizmos, many of which are seldom touched since they serve only one obvious purpose: garlic peeler, milk frother, and sushi rolling mat to name just a few. I also have single-purpose cleaners designated specifically for the bathroom, my kitchen sink, and my hardwood floors.When I find something that can not only flavor my favorite dishes, but decorate my house, and clean my kitchen and bathroom all for less than a buck, I get excited! Here are some of my favorite and lesser-known uses for the lemon, the fruit that more often than not is seen only as a drink garnish.
- Decorate on the cheap by piling a bowl with lemons to add a prosperous looking touch to any counter or table.
- Cut a lemon in half and sprinkle it with baking soda. Clean your counters, sink, stovetop, and copper pots with this abrasive, antibacterial cleaner.
- Lemon juice mixed with vinegar is an effective cleaning solution for any surface including counters, glass, and tile.
- Liberal amounts of juice as well as the rind added to hot boozy tea help relieve a sore throat.
-Refresh your cutting boards with a squeeze of juice. Odors like garlic and onion disappear after being rubbed all over with a half lemon.
- Clean your microwave without scrubbing or chemicals by nuking a bowl filled with the juice of a lemon and a cup of water for about 5-10 minutes. The steam will loosen all the dirt which can then be easily wiped away.
- Soften and exfoliate your hands, feet, and elbows by mixing lemon pulp with sugar (brown or white) or sea salt and scrubbing. Follow up with a good moisturizer.
- Add lemon juice to any cut fruit (apples, pears, avocados) to help prevent browning.
Like an ideal roommate, lemons bake, cook, garnish and clean your life without trashing your budget or the environment. Check back in October for further ways to stretch your dollar and enhance your lifestyle.
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