22 Useful Things You Can Do With Lemons (Page 7 ) | March 18, 2024
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18. Keep Guacamole Fresh

Lemon juice can help you keep avocado fresh for a couple of days in the fridge. Squeeze half a lemon over guacamole or smashed avocado, then press a sheet of plastic wrap onto the surface. It’ll stay green and fresh, at least for a day or two!

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Best way to clean stained cutting boards I have ever tried.

19. Clean A Stained Cutting Board

I thought my stained plastic cutting boards were beyond saving, until I found this amazing trick! Using lemon and good old fashioned sunshine, you can lift those unsightly stains right out of your white cutting boards. Get the details below!

Related: How To Remove Stubborn Stains From Plastic Cutting Boards

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20. Treat Dandruff

Treat annoying dandruff with the help of fresh lemon juice. Massage 2 tablespoons of lemon juice into your scalp, then rinse. Repeat the process daily until your dandruff disappears.

Related: 22 Health Benefits Of Lemons

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You won’t believe how much longer your lemons will stay fresh when stored this way.

21. Cook With Lemons

Whether as the star of the recipe such as with lemon curd and lemon jam, ways to use lemons in recipes are almost unlimited. Need some ideas? Check out this list of delicious lemon recipes like lemon chicken, old-fashioned lemonade, slow-cooked lemon chicken, and more. Lemon juice also makes a great substitute for cream of tartar in a pinch.

22. Drink Lemon Water

A glass of water with the juice of one lemon has about 10 calories, and contains vitamins C and B, folate, potassium, and iron. Aside from promoting hydration, lemon water has other great benefits: it is packed with antioxidants, may support weight loss, and can even help prevent kidney stones. Maybe we should change that old saying to “a lemon a day keeps the doctor away”!

BONUS: Tips For Storing Lemons

How long will lemons last on the counter? Whole lemons can usually be stored at room temperature for about a week, but if you have lots of lemons and can’t use them right away, here are a few tips that can help you keep them fresh longer (and some clues so you can tell if they have gone bad).

Store Lemons In A Jar Of Water In Your Fridge

To prolong the life of your fresh lemons, a reader suggested storing them in a jar of water in your fridge! We gave it a try, and it kept our lemons good for about a week longer than storing them on the counter. Smart!

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