Wellness is important to Eskaton. That's why we have a dedicated wellness team who share their secrets. Who would have thought there are so many uses for lemons?

1. Clean Brass and Copper - Sprinkle salt (any kind) on half of a lemon and start scrubbing. Antiques can be tricky though—test this method on a small portion first to make sure you’re not causing any damage.
2. Remove Gunk From a Cheese Grater - Cleaning graters can be a daunting—not to mention dangerous—task. Run half a lemon down the side of the grater to remove food particles, then rinse with warm, soapy water. The utensil gets cleaned and your fingers stay uncut. You can use a lemon to clean grills the same way.
3. Use Lemons instead of Bleach to Brighten Clothes - Soak cotton and polyester clothes in a lemon juice/water mixture (½ cup of juice per gallon of water) to bleach whites and brighten colors. Keep the clothes in for an hour or longer, depending on how much they need to be brightened, then dry them in the sun. You can also substitute a half cup of lemon juice for bleach when using a washing machine.
4. Keep Your Fridge Smelling Fresh - Leave a half lemon on a saucer in your fridge to keep foul odors at bay.
5. Sanitize Earrings - Sanitize earrings and other jewelry in 1½ cups of water and a tablespoon of lemon juice. Just don’t use this method with gold or pearls.
6. Deal with a Clogged Drain - If you pour half a box of baking soda and 8-12 ounces of lemon juice down a drain, a chemical reaction will turn the ingredients into foam. Add boiling water to rinse out the foam, and your clog disappears.
7. Exfoliate Your Face for Glowing Skin - Make a homemade exfoliant with juice from half a lemon, one tablespoon of olive oil, a ½ cup of granulated sugar, and a tablespoon of honey. Lemon juice can also fight acne. After washing and drying your face, dip a cotton ball in lemon juice and apply it to the affected area. Rinse with cool water after 10 minutes. Do this in the morning and before bedtime.
8. Freshen Up Plastic Food Containers - If your Tupperware smells, rub a lemon in it or rinse with lemon juice. For bad stains, add lemon juice and baking soda and let it sit overnight.
9. Make Spotty Knives Shine Like New - Lemon juice and a sponge are all you need to erase rust spots on knives.
10. De-grime Your Shower Door - Scrub down glass shower doors with just half of a lemon. For a deeper cleanse, dip it in baking soda first.
11. Deodorize Your Dishwasher - Put a cup of lemon juice in a dishwasher-safe container on the bottom rack (with no other dirty dishes). Run the rinse cycle for a clean, deodorized finish. Tackle dried-on food or detergent by rubbing it with a piece of lemon.
12. Freshen Up the Garbage Disposal - Clean and deodorize your garbage disposal by grinding up ice cubes, a handful of kosher salt, and lemon peels. You can also fill ice cube slots with lemon pieces and vinegar. Once they’re frozen, put a couple down the disposal and let it run.
13. Quell Kitchen Odors - Boil a small pot of water with pieces of lemon rind and a teaspoon each of whole cloves and rosemary leaves. The aroma will get rid of odors and perfume your whole house. You can also try adding lemon peels, cloves, and cinnamon sticks for a sweeter scent.
14. Remove Stains and Germs from Cutting Boards - Squeeze lemon juice onto cutting board stains, then rub them with the lemon. Let the juice sit until the stains disappear and rinse. The citric acid removes stains and may help disinfect the board.