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You'll never guess all the uses -- in the kitchen alone -- the Queen has found for the lowly lemon!
- Countertops, including laminate and stone Squeeze lemon juice onto the counter and, using the lemon as a scrubber, work the juice over the counter, leaving it on stains until they are removed (figure A). Rinse and dry the surface.
- Microwaves Heat a bowl of water and sliced lemons in the microwave for 30 seconds to a minute. Wipe out the microwave with a soft cloth (figure B). Not only will the microwave be clean, it will smell great.
- Brass Dip a lemon wedge in salt and massage into the brass until the tarnish is buffed off (figure C). Wash and dry.
Copper Squeeze a lemon until it's juicy, dip it in salt and rub it over the copper surface. The citric acid in the lemon has an immediate cleaning effect on the copper, leaving a brilliant shine on the surface. Rinse and dry.Chrome Rub a cut lemon over the chrome, rinse and buff with a soft cloth or paper towel (figure D).Wooden breadboards Squeeze on lemon juice and rub it in. Let it sit in the sun or just leave it on overnight to disinfect and remove stains.Plastic breadboards Squeeze on lemon juice, rub it in, let it soak if stains are present, then wash as usual.Glass pots Pour in lemon juice, add a generous amount of salt or baking soda and scrub with a brush or sponge (figure E). For tough stains, let the mixture set, then scrub.
Burned-on food Pour warm water in a pot, add lemon slices and let simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the food breaks loose from the pot.Room freshener Add sliced lemons and cinnamon to a pan of water. Simmer for an hour.
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