We all know this old saying: “When life gives you lemons, you have to make lemonade!” But did you know that lemons can be used for much more than just delicious cold drinks? Lemons are not just very tasty, but they are also incredibly healthy. They offer plenty of Vitamin C and their high acidity also helps with many annoying kitchen problems you might be facing.

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Highlights

• Lemons are much handier than you might think.

• Thanks to the fruit’s acidic properties, stubborn stains can be eliminated by applying parts of a lemon.

So instead of making lemonade, just use your lemons in the kitchen! Needless to say, lemons are a fantastic tool to boost your immune system with valuable contents of Vitamin C. But you can also make use of the fruit’s high acidity to get rid of annoying stains and even unpleasant odors! Make sure to click on the next page to find out more about this superfruit and read our six incredible lemon hacks!

1. Lemons can protect apples from getting brown

We all know this problem. Shortly after cutting an apple, the fruit turns brown. That’s because the cells of the apple release an enzyme called polyphenol oxidase, which reacts with oxygen and in turn makes the apple lose its appetizing fresh look. The good news is, lemons can help you with that. Simply apply some lemon juice to your apples and they won’t turn brown. The secret behind it is the ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) found in the lemons. It prevents oxidation and significantly slows the process of browning.

2. Use lemons as a cleaning agent for your cutting board

Cutting boards often get annoying stains from using them daily to cut meat, fruits, or vegetables. Especially wooden boards can be hard to clean. What most people aren’t aware of, one way to help with this problem is to squeeze a few drops of lemon juice onto the surface. All you then have to do is give it a good rub and let it rest for around 20 minutes. This hack works even better if you combine the lemon juice with some salt. Make sure to properly rinse the cutting board after you are done applying this simple cleaning technique.

3. Get rid of pungent odor

If you use onion or garlic for your meals, you will be aware of an annoying problem. The strong smell of both onions and garlic sticks to your hands for quite some time after being done with the cooking. Soap often doesn’t do a particularly good job getting rid of the smell. What you can try out instead is to add a few drops of lemon juice into a bowl of water and then wash your hands using this solution. Of course, you can also combine this process with regular soap. The effectiveness of the lemon’s ability to remove odors will impress you, so why not give it a try?

4. Use lemons to clean your kitchen sink

Kitchen sinks tend to lose a lot of their shininess after constant use. They are also often a place for dangerous bacteria contamination. To counteract these annoying problems, you can mix some baking soda with lemon juice and use this potent combination to give your sink a good rub down. Make sure to also rinse the sink with some hot water once you are done rubbing in the mixture. You can make use of this simple cleaning hack once a week. This will not only guarantee a pleasant-looking sink but also safety from germs.

5. Clean your microwave

This is a real cleaning hack! Add lemon juice to a bowl of water and heat in your microwave for around 3 minutes. Make sure the water comes to a boil and then turn it off. Very important: Do not open the door of the microwave and simply let the bowl and its heated content rest in the microwave for a few minutes. What happens now is that the lemon-infused steam is going to soften up the stains inside the machine. And once you open the door you will have an easy time rubbing off all the stubborn residues you were struggling to get removed in the past.

6. Lemon tenderizes meat!

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The acidity of lemons helps break down fibers, which in turn makes meat a lot softer and tastier. The only thing you will have to do is to add some lime to your meat when you are marinating it. You will need some patience, however, as it takes a few hours for the full effect to set in.