Apparently Lemons have a lot of uses besides being used to cook or garnish your plate. Check out these 32 Uses for Lemons.

- Get rid of tough stains on marble by squeezing lemon on it and rubbing away.
- Preserve foods and guacamole with a splash of lemon juice.
- To freshen up a room, cut a lemon in half and place them in a bowl in the room with the cut side up.
- Place a lemon wedge inside your dishwasher for fresh and clean dishes.
- Throw some lemon peels into your fire place while it is lit to keep that bad fire odor under control.
- Add lemons to water to improve your mood and reduce stress.
- Want fresh lemon juice? Freeze in an ice tray and pull out later for cooking.
- Add lemon juice to water when boiling rice to keep it from sticking.
- Freshen a room by spritzing with lemon juice and water.
- Freshen the House by simmering several sliced lemons.
- Make a paste using lemon juice and salt (or baking soda) and use to take away tarnishes on brass, copper, or stainless steel.
- Sprinkle salt on a lemon wedge and use to clean copper cookware.
- Dab some lemon juice into a sponge and stick inside your fridge for several hours to get rid of any weird smells.
- Throw used lemon peels down the garbage disposal once a month to prevent odors.
- Make a household cleaning solution with lemon juice, white vinegar and water.
- Use lemon juice or squeeze a lemon directly on kitchen or bathroom surfaces, and wipe them with a wet cloth to remove the sticky residue. For stains and really dirty areas, mix in some vinegar and water with the lemon juice.
- Mix 3 tablespoons lemon juice into 1 1/2 cups water in a microwave-safe bowl to get rid of those caked- on foods inside your microwave. Microwave on High for 5-10 minutes, allowing the steam to condense on the inside walls and ceiling of the oven. Then just wipe away the softened food with a dishrag.
- Rub cooking and cutting surfaces with a lemon wedge to remove fish smells.
- Have dull appliances? Rub with lemon juice to brighten.
- To get rid of underarm stains on clothes, just squeeze some lemon juice on the stain and let it soak.
- Soak laundry in a mixture of lemon juice, baking soda and water before washing to remove stains.
- Remove food from cheese graters with a lemon wedge.
- A freshly squeezed lemon in a cup of hot water will help ease a sore throat.
- Mix lemon juice and honey with hot tea to soothe a sore throat.
- Gargle with lemon water to reduce phlegm.
- Use lemons to reduce the effects of nausea.
- Scrub fingernails with the lemon wedge to brighten.
- Remove skin discoloration by rubbing with a lemon wedge.
- Squeeze lemon juice on your hair before rinsing for natural highlights.
- Clean athletic shoes by spritzing them with lemon juice and drying them in the Sun.
- Use lemons to create a table centerpiece.
- Wipe counters and entryways with lemon juice to repel bugs.
Do you know of anymore uses for Lemons I may have missed?




great tips
Thank you so much for sharing these tips. I put used lemons in the bottom of trash cans to subside any odors.
Nice tip…thanks!
Geez. I always throw my lemons and peels away!! I love the underarm trick since I wear a lot of white clothes.
i love lemons! wonderful gift from the earth
I really like the freeze juice in ice tray hint. Have to try that.
Thank you for sharing. I love all the things lemons can be used for.
Wow, rub on skin to remove skin discoloration….thats pretty cool!
I had no idea that lemon could be used for so much. I especially like the tip about wiping the counters and entry way to repel bugs.
Lady I think ya covered every use plus some! I love the fresh smell of lemons and use them quite a bit around our house. I will grate the peel and add some water & cloves to my potpourri burner. Smells so nice!
I never knew there were so many uses for lemon. Wow! Some of these would be very helpful in my home.
this was hekpful !
What a great post! I love lemons but never realized just how versatile they are. I will be trying several of the hints. Save money and do it naturally. Thanks!
WOW!!!! So many awesome tips. Thank You so much for your homework I can tell u I will never look at a lemon the same and love the one for stains.
Wow, love the lemon spritz for athletic shoes! We have a lot of stinky soccer shoes hanging out at our house.
I haven’t thrown lemon peels in the garbage disposal for a while now and it’s starting to smell.
I tried a few of these tips. The lemon really does work!
Wow ! Some really great uses for lemons and lemon juice. I’m cleaning the inside of my microwave tomorrow, I’m going to use lemon juice this time. Thanks for sharing.
I love this post~there are so many great tips.
I knew of several of these tips,but never hurts to refresh.
Now I know some great uses for all those lemons growing in my backyard!
Thank You for all the great tips!
I have heard of many of these and even use a few but I have never heard of using lemon while boiling rice to keep it from sticking. We cook rice several times a week and I am definitely going to try this
Let me know how it works out for you 🙂
Wow that’s quite a few uses for Lemons. I didn’t realize they could repel bugs. I do know that they make the house smell good, it’s also good for lemon chicken, and shrimp cocktail…
I don’t ever have lemons left over. I love them too much!
If you make a thick paste using lemon juice and baking soda it is very effective for getting rid of blackheads.
Thanks! I’ll have to add it to the list 🙂
Wow lots of great tips! Some of these I had no idea about!
Wow! There are some great ideas I’m going to try. I didn’t know all this about lemons! 🙂 I’m curious how it works in the fireplace…if it gives off a lemony smell. I’d like to try the lemon/vinegar/water cleaning solution, too. I’m all for natural stuff!
I love lemons. These are some great ideas. Love the dishwasher tip..
Awesome post! I can only buy organic lemons around here in a 3-5 lb bag, and I always end up just making a gallon of lemonade before they go bad. I’ve read stuff about using it in laundry before, and I do put fresh lemon juice in my homemade oxygen bleach, but I’m loving the underarm stain trick. Also, freezing the juice in ice trays…genius! I can’t believe I never thought of it! I’ll be trying a bunch of these tips…thanks!
Glad you found it helpful! 🙂
thank you i didnt no this 🙂
Wow, I love all these tips on alternative uses for lemon! For example, #8 is one that I will surely use from now on. But in fact, I can use a lot of these most of the time! I remember when I was in an orchestra when I was younger and the instructor told us to insert lemon rinds into our instruments (violin, viola, cello) to keep the wood hydrated. It’s amazing how many ways lemons can be utilized.
So many uses I didn’t know about. Will try these for sure!
I heard lemon was good for clearing up acne. It didn’t work for me but it might for others!
I did not know about the lemon juice and bugs. This will be great!!! I repinned this post so I always have the list handy. Thanks!!
Thanks for repinning 🙂
wow I never knew you could use lemon for so may things. I love the smell of lemon so I will use a lot of these. I also love non chemical cleaners so this was truly helpful thankyou so much.
Thanks for the tips,I see some i will be using.
I love the smell & taste of lemon! I didn’t know it had so many uses. But what about just squeezing it on food, like Lobster to make it taste better – lemon drop soup, etc!!
There is nothing like lemons they are good for everything and good to put a splash in everything. It is the most versatile fruit.
You taught me a lot of new uses for lemons. I especially like the tip about removing underarm stains on clothing.
Great Tips & Uses for Lemons! I use Lemons for all kinds of things! Lately I have been trying to Lose Some Weight so I drink Lots of Lemon Water, which Speeds up your Metabolism! I also Use Lemon & Lemon Pepper Seasoning in Cooking with Fresh Herbs instead of Salt! You can also take half a Lemon & Some Yogurt and Rub it onto your Face to Shrink Pores & Help with Acne! These are some Great Hints & Tricks! Thanks & God Bless! Jana