Lemon is a popular fruit in making drinks and as a spice for dishes, especially lemon peel brings many useful benefits in daily life.
Lemon peel contains natural lemon essential oil that will help fight bacteria and bring a pleasant scent to help keep your home fresh and clean.
The following 3 uses that housewives need to know to use effectively.
Polishing kitchen surfaces
Lemon peels are great for cleaning kitchen surfaces, especially stovetops, sinks, and cooking utensils. The essential oils in lemon peels are naturally acidic, helping to remove stains, plaque, and grease that have accumulated over time. In particular, the citric acid in lemons will help to brighten metal surfaces such as stainless steel sinks, cutlery, and even Vietnamese sausageo pots.
Housewives just need to gently rub the lemon peel directly onto the area or item that needs cleaning and sprinkle a little salt to increase the abrasive ability, helping to remove stains more easily. After scrubbing, rinse with clean water and dry, the kitchen surface will become shiny and have the natural scent of lemon.
Effective deodorization
Lemon peels have the ability to effectively deodorize thanks to their natural fragrance and high antibacterial properties. The scent from lemon peels does not help bring a pleasant aroma, making the living space fresh and comfortable. This is an ideal choice for deodorizing in the kitchen, refrigerator and even in the trash.
One simple way to deodorize is to put lemon peel in a corner that needs deodorizing. The lemon essential oil will spread and deodorize the bad or moldy smell.
Housewives can also boil lemon peels with water to create a natural deodorant, then use a spray bottle to spray on areas with a musty smell for a long time.
Insect repellent
Another use of lemon peel is its ability to repel insects such as ants, cockroaches and mosquitoes. Lemon essential oil has a strong scent and is unpleasant to many types of insects, helping to prevent them from approaching areas in the house. Using lemon peel to repel insects is not only safe for your health but also environmentally friendly.
Lemon peels can be placed in areas where insects often appear, such as in kitchen cabinets, corners of the house or around windows. At the same time, lemon peels can be used in combination with a little white vinegar to make a floor cleaner, helping to kill bacteria and repel insects effectively.
Floor cleaner made from lemon and vinegar not only repels insects but also has a mild fragrance, helping to keep your home clean and airy.
