So, let's say you have acne. I know, not something you want to pretend if you don't or admit if you do, but just go with me on this. The treatments you find in stores often contain highly toxic chemicals and half the time they don't even work. Then there's the fact that a lot of them don't do anything for the scars left behind. If you apply lemon juice to your face three times a day (yes, straight lemon juice on a cotton ball), not only will it take care of your acne, but it will also help fade the scars left behind. An added plus for women with a fuzzy upper lip is that it will also bleach out your lip hair, but not too much like the chemical treatments do. It's also a GREAT hair conditioner. Just mix 1 oz lemon juice with 1/4 cup water and pour it into your hair after shampooing (or no-pooing, but I'll cover that later) and leave it in. All of this for so much less money AND you aren't paying with your health! What's not to love?!
Cleaning with lemons is not only effective, but it's green, too! They are antibacterial, without going overboard like most of the antibacterial products on the market. (More and more evidence is coming out showing antibacterial products are helping to create super bugs, especially in combination with our general overuse of antibiotics.) Lemon is good for cleaning multiple surfaces, such as: copper, counter tops, floors, laundry, drains and pretty much anything else you can think of. So, the easiest way to clean with lemon is to cut it in half, dip one half in salt and then scrub whatever you're wanting to clean. You can also add it to vinegar (another wonderful cleaning agent) in a spray bottle, which neutralizes the vinegar smell. You can pour lemon juice in the wash to help remove stains from whites. You can also put some rind down the drain or disposal to help with bad odors or you can just pour hot water and lemon juice down it. This way of cleaning is especially good if you have small children or pets who are on the floor a lot. No need to worry about accidental poisonings with lemons.
The great thing is this is just the beginning of the list of uses for lemons. All it takes is a little googling and you'll love lemons as much as I do! Peace, love and green cleaning!
So, I totally meant to mention the use of lemon juice as a deodorant! Yes, really.
ReplyDeleteYou can also cut up a lemon and put it in a bowl of water to help clean the microwave. Just put it in the microwave on high for 2 mins. and everything will wipe right off after that.
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