Already-squeezed or old lemons: before throwing them away, try using them in these 4 useful ways

How many dishes - sweet or savory - become tastier thanks to the addition of lemon? The juice, peel and even wedges and slices of a lemon can be used in a myriad of ways in the kitchen (explaining why we can find them in pantries all around the world). It is also true that, however, if we don't use them in time, they become dry and hard. And if we forget to use a wedge, it quickly dries out and turns rancid. When this happens, we have to toss the lemon out.

In reality, however, lemon pieces that are unsuitable for cooking still contain juice and citric acid, which is a great resource for cleaning chores (and more). Let's check out some uses for expired lemons:

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• Cleaning the blender: after using the blender, it might be dirty and greasy inside.  The easiest way to clean it is by using soap and water, right? True, but cleaning works even better if you use pieces of a lemon (or just the juice diluted with a little water). Once done, just throw the lemon residue away!
• To keep cats away from plants: placed in pots or on flowerbeds, a few lemon peels will help keep cats away - and also other small animals that don't like the smell . You can also freeze the peels and use them later. You can also spray diluted lemon juice on the plants, but it is always best to check with an expert first. The only drawback is that you have to replace the peels quite often.
• Copper and chromed metals: any copper or chromed metal object you want to shine again can be cleaned using a, lemon. You can rub lemon wedges directly on the metal, or spray diluted lemon juice on the surface and then dry off using a soft cloth.
• Kitchen cutting boards: if you have wooden cutting boards and countertops, you know that washing them with soap and water isn't enough to properly remove food residue. Lemon, on the other hand, helps to degrease and eliminate bad smells, especially in the cracks and scratches caused by daily use. Just ruba lemon directly on the wood (even better if you previously sprinkled the surface with baking soda or table salt). A squeezed lemon (or even just the juice) is great for cleaning metal cutting boards and countertops, and even silicone ones too.