Lemons are refreshing and great for your health!
Every morning, I drink fresh lemon juice in a glass of water to stimulate my digestive system.
I also use it to make my cleaning products.
But after using the juice, what to do with the lemon peel?
Instead of throwing it away, there are plenty of amazing uses that no one knows about!
Here are 32 uses of lemon peel that will blow your mind :
Lemon zest is useful for your pastries or for certain sweet/savory dishes. Extract the zest from your lemon peels with a zester and freeze it. That way, you'll always have some on hand!
It's one of my favorite seasonings for grilled meats and fish. It's great for marinades and really easy to make. The recipe here.
I don't know if you know, but candied lemon peel is delicious! And it is also perfect on a festive table. Plus, it's really easy to do. Discover the recipe here.
Perfect for sprinkling on your cookies or cakes to give a little taste of the south. Just put some lemon zest in the sugar storage jar. The recipe here.
Give your olive oil a delicious lemon flavor by putting lemon peels directly into the oil. Leave to macerate for several days. There you go!
I didn't think I could do it myself and so easily. Yet it is extremely simple and super economical. And I always have some on hand for my pastries. For this, you need lemon peel and strong alcohol like vodka. The recipe here.
Put lemon zest in the ice cube mold, add water and put in the freezer. Perfect for summer drinks:the ice cubes gradually release their lemony taste into your drink.
Flavor your butter with lemon peel with this recipe here. You can use this butter on your grills, your fish or quite simply on your sandwiches.
Remove the pulp from the lemon peel well and put a few pieces in the container where you keep your brown or brown sugar. Not only does it prevent the sugar from hardening, but it also slightly flavors your sugar.
This product is great for degreasing and disinfecting all surfaces. To prepare it, simply fill a glass jar with lemon peel, then pour white vinegar over it. Put the lid on and let sit for 2 weeks, then strain the liquid. Mix the resulting liquid with water (half/half) and use this lemon vinegar as a multi-purpose cleaner!
To scare away ants and other similar insects, place small slices of lemon peel in their path:doorsteps, window sills, near cracks or holes where they hide. Ants hate lemons and will quickly clear off! Lemon is also effective against cockroaches and fleas. Check out the trick here.
Put lemon zest in a cup in your refrigerator to absorb odors and perfume the fridge. Check out the trick here.
Boil the lemon peels for several minutes and allow to cool completely then strain the mixture. Add 70 ml of cow's milk or almond milk, 2 tablespoons of cold-pressed olive oil and a few drops of lemon essential oil. Soak your feet in this mixture for about 20 minutes. Then pat them dry with a towel. Your feet are now very soft. And it also works for corns and calluses.
Boil lemon peels to scent your whole house for free instead of buying expensive chemical air fresheners! You can also add cloves, cinnamon sticks and orange peel for a little wintery note.
To descale your kettle, fill it with water and add a handful of thin slices of lemon peel. Boil, turn off and leave for an hour, then rinse. It's the same principle as with white vinegar.
In the mill, put lemon zest, ice and salt. Run it for a minute or two, then drain and rinse.
The acidity of lemon is a perfect natural antibacterial for cleaning everything around the house. This is ideal for a wooden or plastic cutting board. Clean it as usual and rub half a lemon on it. Leave on for a few minutes before rinsing. Check out the trick here.
Put some lemon peel in your dishwasher from time to time to naturally deodorize it and descale it. Check out the trick here.
To clean the microwave quickly and easily, put lemon peel in a bowl half filled with water. Run the oven at full power for 5 minutes, allowing the water to boil and the steam to condense on the walls of the oven. Remove the hot bowl (carefully!) and wipe the inside of the oven with a sponge. Hey yes, that's all! Check out the trick here.
If the smell of white vinegar bothers you, flavor it with lemon peel. That way, you can clean everything in the house without the smell of vinegar. Check out the trick here.
By burning the lemon zests until they blacken, you will create natural and fragrant fire starters. Perfect for getting the fire going faster and making delicious grills in the summer!
Dry lemon zest (in the sun or in a dehydrator) and place them inside cloth bags. Add spices of your choice (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg or cardamom). Then, place the sachets in your cupboards or drawers to perfume them.
If your knife blades are blackened, sprinkle a little sea salt on the metal, then use the lemon zest to remove any dirt, grime, or stains. Rinse and polish! It works for steel, copper or chromes.
To discover: The Amazing Trick To Shine Copper With Coke.
By mixing a little salt and lemon, you can cleanse and exfoliate your skin to rid it of all its impurities. Check out the trick here.
If your nails are yellowed by tobacco or stained, rub them with the inside of the peel of a lemon to bring them back to their beautiful original color. Check out the trick here.
To discover: The Awesome Trick To Whiten Your Nails In Less Than 1 Minute.
Suck on a slice of lemon to avoid nausea in the car, boat or plane. Check out the trick here.
These brown spots on the hands are not very pretty. Fortunately, they can be reduced with this grandmother's remedy. Apply a small piece of lemon peel to the affected area and leave on for 1 hour. On the other hand, no exposure to the sun after application, because lemon is photosensitive.
Use half a lemon sprinkled with baking soda on the elbows, heels, or any areas where the skin is dry or hard. Place your elbow in the lemon and swirl the lemon (as if squeezing it) for several minutes. Rinse and dry.
You can rub some lemon zest very lightly on the face as a skin tonic. It only remains to rinse with cold water to have a fresh complexion in the morning. Just pay attention to the eye area so it doesn't sting.
Mix 60 g of sugar with finely chopped lemon zest and enough olive oil to form a paste. Wet your body in the shower, stop the water and massage yourself with this paste. Rinse with cool water. Your skin is now very soft! Check out the trick here.
If the air inside your home is too dry in winter, put lemon zest in a pot of water and simmer everything over low heat. The lemony vapor will humidify the air and perfume it pleasantly.
Put a few lemon peels in the bottom of the trash can to absorb garbage odors. It also works with white vinegar.
