Household Tips

• Nature’s own room freshener…a bowl of lemons in the kitchen, dining room or bath for a wonderful aroma
• Odors, such as onion, fish or household bleach, can be removed from hands by rubbing with a wedge of lemon. Helps keep hands smooth and soft as well.
• Use fresh lemon juice to clean copper. Create a paste of lemon juice and salt and rub item with the mixture to remove oxidation. Rinse very well with clear water and dry. It’s environmentally friendly!
• Left over lemon peels can be used to fertilize roses or other plants needing the extra acidity.
• To remove grease and oil from hands, rub with a cut lemon.
• Boil fresh lemon juice or sliced lemons and water in an aluminum utensil or tea kettle to remove discoloration. Or clean with a cloth dipped in lemon juice; rinse in warm water.
• To renew glass sparkle and brightness, rub glass with cut lemon or soak in lemon juice and water. Rinse well and then dry with a cloth that leaves no lint. This is especially good for glass decanters and coffee pots.
• Put some lemon peel in the fireplace for a lovely fragrance when the fire is lit.
• To remove odors from cutting boards, bleach occasionally by rubbing with half a lemon.  Rinse well and dry.
• Keep your garbage disposal smelling fresh by grinding up lemon peels after juicing.

For more tips on how to use the versatile lemon, read the Lemon-aids_™ brochure.

NOTE: The contents of Sunkist Healthy Living are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to beginning a new diet.