Lemon is a citrus fruit with multiple virtues: health, beauty and cleaning, it will satisfy you in all circumstances!
Here are 10 opportunities to test it!
1. Natural insect repellent:
Mosquitoes, ants, or even moths, say goodbye!
Place lemon peels in a saucer to repel insects. Put them on door corners, on your window sills, etc. so that they do not escape.
If, however, you have been stung, rub your wound with a piece of lemon, or spray yourself with lemon juice previously put in a spray bottle. The effect will be calming.
2. Your best friend for polishing your kitchen:
To maintain your oven, microwave, hotplates, etc., nothing could be simpler: pour half a lemon juice into a kettle filled with water and heat. Wash your devices using a cloth soaked in the lemon-water mixture.
3. Your ally for maintaining your bathroom:
Faucets, bathtub walls, sinks, bring them back to life by rubbing a lemon cut in half on the limescale parts. Everything will come out like new.
4. A natural anti-oxidant:
Once your fruits and vegetables have been peeled, pour a squeeze of lemon over your preparation. This will prevent oxidation and blackening of your products.
5. Anti-rust:
Whether it’s your kitchen utensils or your jewelry, soak them in lemon juice. Leave it on for a few hours and they will come out like new.
6. For less oily and less dilated skin:
Soak a cotton pad with a few drops of lemon and apply to oily areas of your face. Lemon will tighten your pores and significantly reduce the shiny appearance of your T-zone.
7. For vibrant hair:
Apply a few drops of lemon after your shampoo. Your hair will be shinier and you will no longer have dandruff.
8. An anti-hangover and slimming agent:
On an empty stomach as soon as you wake up, pour yourself a glass of lukewarm water. Add the equivalent of half a lemon juice. Stir and drink the mixture.
9. Anti-constipant :
Mix the juice of 1/2 lemon, a spoonful of olive oil and a little salt in a glass of hot water. Stir and swallow the mixture.
10. An anti-stain:
Rub your hands with 1/2 squeezed lemon. Odors will be eliminated and your nails and hands will be softened and whitened.