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10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Could Do With Lemon

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10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Could Do With Lemon

We all know that the humble lemon can be used in plenty of recipes and dishes but did you know, its purpose can go beyond food too? Find out below:

June 8, 2016

We all know that the humble lemon can be used in plenty of recipes and dishes but did you know, its purpose can go beyond food too? Find out below:

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10 Things You Probably Didn't Know You Could Do With Lemon
1. Sanitizer for Your Cutting Boards
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Just rub half a lemon on your cutting board and wash as usual.

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2. To Whiten Clothes
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Lemon is a natural bleaching agent and adding a cup into your laundry detergent will give it more cleaning power.

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3. Whiten Your Nails
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We all love our gelish nail polish but it can sometimes cause our nails to turn yellow. Lighten it with some lemon juice in a warm cup of water. Instantly brighter nails!

4. Stop Avocado From Turning Brown
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If you’re making guacamole for a party later but worry about how oxidation will turn your avocadoes brown, sprinkle some lemon on top (and make sure it coats your avocadoes) to stop it from happening.

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5. Clear Dandruff
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Add several teaspoons of lemon juice into your scalp to remove dandruff. Adjust in accordance to your hair needs.

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6. Remove Stains On Plastic Containers
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Food left in plastic containers can sometimes leave unsightly ring stains but you can lemon them with lemon juice and some water.

Simply soak the container in the lemon juice and water mixture.

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7. Disinfect Surfaces In Your Home
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Add several tablespoons of lemon juice to water to clean surface areas in your house.

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8. Use As Buttermilk Substitute
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Wanted to make soft and fluffy pancakes but don’t have buttermilk? Mix milk and lemon together to get yourself a substitute.

9. Whiten Arm Pits
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Rub half a lemon to your armpits to brighten its tone. Lemons can also be used to lighten dark spots and age spots.

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10. Whiten Teeth
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Adding some lemon and baking powder together helps to whiten teeth.

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