21 Uses For Lemon Peels That Are Surprisingly Practical

Loved it. Thank you for clarity and spark in your blog. Ina Marx.

The recipe I have for orange vinegar says to make sure there is no pulp with the peels. Your recipe doesn`t seem concerned about pulp, which would make it much simpler to make.

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These are awesome ideas! I’m pinning this so I can reference it.

I’ve started making hot lemonade fro my kids when they’re sick. They love it!

After reading all that you can do with Lemon Peels and Lemon in general, I have no excuse to not try every one of the solutions mentioned. I have a Meyer Lemon tree and a Mandarin Orange tree that pollinate together. I still manage to get the lemon in the fruit and never the orange. My lemons are just a tad bit sweeter but still makes you pucker . I will definately be making me some Lemon Vinegar and cleaning solution. Great gift too.

I used half a bucket of hot water, approximately four cups of vinegar and two lemons squeezed and dumped into the water mixture to clean the hardwood floors at the house my son is renting. The flooring was a beautiful blonde color but you couldn’t tell underneath the years of dirt and grime. Most of the discoloration was along the edges making the hallways appear very small. But after using my vinegar mix and lots of hand scrubbing (with a rag) they are clean, have a low sheen and the rooms are much brighter. Even the hallways look larger!!

For fabric softener, I mix 1 cup of vinegar with 1/2 bottle of Sauve ($1.00) conditioner, and 3 cups of hot water. shake. Add to rinse. I like the rain fresh scent (something like that). No vinegar and a very light scent of conditioner. But I use lemons for my skin, my drain, and with salt to scrub burnt pots. I’m making the lemon vinegar now, just because I’ve seen the same reaction from my family as you did. The fresh squeezed lemonade was a great bonus ;-) Thank you.

My daughter is the same way. She hates the smell of vinegar. Gonna give this a try. Thanks

I eat lemons after I put them in vinegar(half warm water turned cold). I’m Indian and I think the Japanese do something similar with honey or soy sauce. And others just do them with salt or something. Cool stuff. I like eating them more than cleaning with them. You should try if you too like the sour.

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Is there anything I can do with the lemon peels after I make wonderful lemon vinegar? I keep thinking there is still something I can do with them besides throwing them out.

I love lemons and have a million of them in the fridge right now. I love the smell of them when cleaning so I will definitely be trying the lemon vinegar. I use lemon juice and salt to get tough stains out of the kid’s clothes:)

I just tried mixing lemons, oranges and lime into one jar with vinegar. Can’t wait to see (smell) the results.. .lol

After you strain the lemons, can you refill the jar with vinegar and start again with the same “used” peels?

Thank you Jillee! I can’t resist buying lemons and just bought a dwarf Meyer lemon tree. What geat ideas.

Hi Jillee–I was so excited when I saw this post and prepared a batch that was ready a couple of days ago. I kept dipping into the batch, like a child peeking at Christmas gifts before the holiday. Today I filtered the final product and sprayed it on the kitchen range hood and backsplash–holy cow, it cleaned like crazy! Thank you for sharing another “Good Thing by Jillee.”

I LOVE Lemon. Great uses!
Here are additional uses. Most are from Reader’s Digest.
Eliminate Fireplace Odor – toss into a burning fire
Last Resort to remove stains on marble – warning, it’s an acid, but it will bleach the stain
Neutralize Cat Box Odor – a couple wedges in a bowl, will remove the scent from the air
Deodorize Humidifier – 3 to 4 tspn. added to the water every few weeks will remove any odor and leave a nice lemony scent
Prevent Potatoes and Cauliflower from turning brown – put a teaspoon of lemon juice in while they’re boiling and they won’t brown
Brighten dull aluminum – rub the cut side of a lemon inside and out and buff with a soft cloth
Keep rice from sticking – add a spoonful to boiling water, when done – let sit to cool and fluff with a fork
Keep guacamole green, apple slices from browning, fruit salads fresh – just sprinkle liberally
Make soggy lettuce crisp – Add the juice of half a lemon to a bowl of cold water. Then put the soggy lettuce in it and refrigerate for 1 hour. Make sure to dry the leaves completely before putting them into salads or sandwiches.
Insect cleaner – you touched on this – here’s what I do – Simply mix the juice of 4 lemons (along with the rinds) with 1/2 gallon (2 liters) water and wash your floors with it; then watch the fleas and roaches flee. They hate the smell.
Clean your microwave – Mix 3 tablespoons lemon juice into 1 1/2 cups water in a microwave-safe bowl. 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.
Soak delicates in baking soda and lemon juice for at least half an hour before washing
Remove underarm stains

Have any of you used the lemon zest in a cake. Oh my! If you like lemon as much as I do, try it. And I use the juice with powdered sugar to make the glaze. (I only make bundt cakes any more.) The lemon is so good, too. Just remember that with the zest, a little goes a long way. (I put a tad too much in the cake, but I still ate it all! I loved it!

If you are familiar with Feng Shui, lemon rinds (& whole fruit) are perfect. Place a bowl of rinds in a spot where stagnant air hangs around. It energizes chi and keeps it flowing.

Jillee–this is just fantastic! Such great ideas! LOVE the smell of lemons! And of lavender, like you! I want to try this cleaner and add a few drops of lavender EO :)

Loved it. Thank you for clarity and spark in your blog. Ina Marx.

The recipe I have for orange vinegar says to make sure there is no pulp with the peels. Your recipe doesn`t seem concerned about pulp, which would make it much simpler to make.

http://reviewsentertainment.blogspot.com/

These are awesome ideas! I’m pinning this so I can reference it.

I’ve started making hot lemonade fro my kids when they’re sick. They love it!

After reading all that you can do with Lemon Peels and Lemon in general, I have no excuse to not try every one of the solutions mentioned. I have a Meyer Lemon tree and a Mandarin Orange tree that pollinate together. I still manage to get the lemon in the fruit and never the orange. My lemons are just a tad bit sweeter but still makes you pucker . I will definately be making me some Lemon Vinegar and cleaning solution. Great gift too.

I used half a bucket of hot water, approximately four cups of vinegar and two lemons squeezed and dumped into the water mixture to clean the hardwood floors at the house my son is renting. The flooring was a beautiful blonde color but you couldn’t tell underneath the years of dirt and grime. Most of the discoloration was along the edges making the hallways appear very small. But after using my vinegar mix and lots of hand scrubbing (with a rag) they are clean, have a low sheen and the rooms are much brighter. Even the hallways look larger!!

For fabric softener, I mix 1 cup of vinegar with 1/2 bottle of Sauve ($1.00) conditioner, and 3 cups of hot water. shake. Add to rinse. I like the rain fresh scent (something like that). No vinegar and a very light scent of conditioner. But I use lemons for my skin, my drain, and with salt to scrub burnt pots. I’m making the lemon vinegar now, just because I’ve seen the same reaction from my family as you did. The fresh squeezed lemonade was a great bonus ;-) Thank you.

My daughter is the same way. She hates the smell of vinegar. Gonna give this a try. Thanks

I eat lemons after I put them in vinegar(half warm water turned cold). I’m Indian and I think the Japanese do something similar with honey or soy sauce. And others just do them with salt or something. Cool stuff. I like eating them more than cleaning with them. You should try if you too like the sour.

McCarthy, the “Bridesmaids” star, looked stellar in a slimming midnight blue draped gown, the neckline revealing a constellation of sequins beneath, which focused attention up top. With her loose waves, she looked confident and comfortable. Spencer, who costarred in “The Help,” also looked phenomenal in a silver embroidered sarilike gown: a shortsleeved top paired with a skirt gathered at the hip, accentuating her waist.

Is there anything I can do with the lemon peels after I make wonderful lemon vinegar? I keep thinking there is still something I can do with them besides throwing them out.

I love lemons and have a million of them in the fridge right now. I love the smell of them when cleaning so I will definitely be trying the lemon vinegar. I use lemon juice and salt to get tough stains out of the kid’s clothes:)

I just tried mixing lemons, oranges and lime into one jar with vinegar. Can’t wait to see (smell) the results.. .lol

After you strain the lemons, can you refill the jar with vinegar and start again with the same “used” peels?

Thank you Jillee! I can’t resist buying lemons and just bought a dwarf Meyer lemon tree. What geat ideas.

Hi Jillee–I was so excited when I saw this post and prepared a batch that was ready a couple of days ago. I kept dipping into the batch, like a child peeking at Christmas gifts before the holiday. Today I filtered the final product and sprayed it on the kitchen range hood and backsplash–holy cow, it cleaned like crazy! Thank you for sharing another “Good Thing by Jillee.”

I LOVE Lemon. Great uses!
Here are additional uses. Most are from Reader’s Digest.
Eliminate Fireplace Odor – toss into a burning fire
Last Resort to remove stains on marble – warning, it’s an acid, but it will bleach the stain
Neutralize Cat Box Odor – a couple wedges in a bowl, will remove the scent from the air
Deodorize Humidifier – 3 to 4 tspn. added to the water every few weeks will remove any odor and leave a nice lemony scent
Prevent Potatoes and Cauliflower from turning brown – put a teaspoon of lemon juice in while they’re boiling and they won’t brown
Brighten dull aluminum – rub the cut side of a lemon inside and out and buff with a soft cloth
Keep rice from sticking – add a spoonful to boiling water, when done – let sit to cool and fluff with a fork
Keep guacamole green, apple slices from browning, fruit salads fresh – just sprinkle liberally
Make soggy lettuce crisp – Add the juice of half a lemon to a bowl of cold water. Then put the soggy lettuce in it and refrigerate for 1 hour. Make sure to dry the leaves completely before putting them into salads or sandwiches.
Insect cleaner – you touched on this – here’s what I do – Simply mix the juice of 4 lemons (along with the rinds) with 1/2 gallon (2 liters) water and wash your floors with it; then watch the fleas and roaches flee. They hate the smell.
Clean your microwave – Mix 3 tablespoons lemon juice into 1 1/2 cups water in a microwave-safe bowl. 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.
Soak delicates in baking soda and lemon juice for at least half an hour before washing
Remove underarm stains

Have any of you used the lemon zest in a cake. Oh my! If you like lemon as much as I do, try it. And I use the juice with powdered sugar to make the glaze. (I only make bundt cakes any more.) The lemon is so good, too. Just remember that with the zest, a little goes a long way. (I put a tad too much in the cake, but I still ate it all! I loved it!

If you are familiar with Feng Shui, lemon rinds (& whole fruit) are perfect. Place a bowl of rinds in a spot where stagnant air hangs around. It energizes chi and keeps it flowing.

Jillee–this is just fantastic! Such great ideas! LOVE the smell of lemons! And of lavender, like you! I want to try this cleaner and add a few drops of lavender EO :)