Instead of spending money on store-bought candles, try making your own! These cute and amazing smelling candles are a superb gift idea. You can make them in any size jar (and shape) that you’d like!

Nobody is going to pass up the chance to make homemade limoncello! It’s an Italian classic that definitely deserves some attention. For the recipe and a brief history on the delightful drink, visit Philoso’s Kitchen.

From stainless steel to aluminum, lemon can be used to polish all sorts of your kitchen materials and hardware. You can use a lemon rind to clean chrome faucets and such by rubbing the rind over the metal, rinsing with cool water, and drying with a soft cloth.

To polish stainless steel, slice a lemon in half and dip it in salt and begin scrubbing. Rinse and dry. But when cleaning aluminum, simply take a sliced lemon and rub it over the aluminum. Don’t rinse it! Instead, buff with a soft cloth.

It isn’t uncommon to hear about preserves like peach and strawberry but what about lemons? This simple recipe should take about 5 minutes to do and requires just salt and lemon. See how to do it here.

Did you know that you can use lemon juice to make invisible ink? Mind blowing, we know! To reveal the message, you’ll need some heat. Find out how to do this simple trick here.

There’s no such thing as having too many dressings! This lemon ginger dressing would pair nicely with a salad and even with salmon. You can give the recipe a try! Something tells us you won’t be disappointed.

Lemon used to highlight your hair? Apparently, it’s a thing! Some people have squeezed the juice from a lemon to achieve natural highlights. Why not give it a try?

Essential oils can be a bit pricey. However, you can probably make your favorite scents at home. Not to mention, the process is super easy.

Now this looks delicious. There are very few things that can go wrong with lemon cake. But we’ll have to get rid of the “naked” part because who doesn’t love frosting? Pile it on!

While some store-bought products can remove rust and mildew stains, why spend the extra money? Instead, sprinkle the area with salt and squeeze fresh lemon juice over it. Let it sit for a few hours and then wipe with a rag.

It’s important not to let the mix sit for too long!

Browning never looks good on fruit. While it doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t consume it, not many would want to. Luckily, lemon prevents browning on many of our favorite fruits like avocados, apples, and bananas.

Lemon curd is so delicious! It’s a wonderful pie filling, minus the pie. People put lemon curd on a number of things including biscuits, angel food cake, pound cake, and much more. Learn how to make your own here!

Some deodorants leave yellow stains on your clothes. To remove them, mix together one part baking soda, one part lemon juice, and one part water. Then, use a soft brush to penetrate the stain. Allow to sit for 30 minutes and then wash regularly.

There’s nothing worse than serving guests with silverware that isn’t sparkling! If you have some stained utensils, you can clean them with lemon. It’s a great way to avoid the harshness of chemicals, keeping you and your silverware safe.

Tired of staining your plasticware, ceramic plates, and other storage and dishware? If so, fill the sink with boiling water. Squeeze two or three lemons into the water along with their rinds. Add the dishes and let soak for a few hours. Lastly, wash as normal.

Another method is to scrub the stain with lemon and allow to sit for a day or two in the sun.

Who would have thought that a food item could help keep insects away? It’s been said that spiders, ants, and fleas don’t like the fragrant smell of lemon. So try squirting lemon juice around windowsills and baseboards. You can also use lemon peels instead.

Another recipe? We’ll take it! This homemade salt would be great on seafood dishes. Who wouldn’t want to have restaurant quality ingredients in their home? Try it out for yourself!

It’s no secret that lemon is great on a lot of our favorite dishes. From chicken piccata to shrimp scampi, there’s always room for this fragrance fruit. Not to mention, it’s even great in cocktails! Lemon Drop, anyone?

If you have a fire pit and need to start a fire, try using dried out lemon peels. Orange peels work as well. The peels will also add a nice fragrance at the start of a fire.

Kettles are great but can develop limescale over time. To clean your kettle and other hot water boilers, use lemon! It’s another simple solution to a common problem.

Did you know that lemon can kill bacteria? Of course, this is great for getting into those tiny areas in cutting boards, wooden utensils, plastic, and more. After washing the dishes, coat the surface of your item with lemon juice and let sit for up to three hours. Then, rinse well with hot water and dry.

Buying garbage disposable pods from the store can certainly add up. Why not make them yourself? Nifty shared a video on how to make these awesome pods using only a few ingredients. See how it’s done!

We know that lemon can make steel, chrome, and aluminum sparkle so why not glass? You can make your own glass cleaner using lemon. Check it out here!

Potpourri is such a simple diy project, you’ll want to do it again and again. This recipe includes a hint of lemon and should last for about 3 days. If you want it to last longer, it’s suggested to try adding vodka to the mix.

Just spray some vodka into the potpourri after it loses its scent and mix.

Microwaves can get pretty nasty pretty fast. But cleaning it with lemon will make your microwave smell fresh and look great. You’ll also be able to skip using harsh chemicals. Find out how to do so here!

Aside from using baking soda to absorb the stinky smells in your fridge, lemons add a great fresh scent. You can use leftover lemons after you’ve squeezed them. Just pop them in the fridge.

These can be tough to remove but it definitely can be done. To do so, make a paste using 1 cup of borax and 1/2 cup of lemon juice. Apply the paste to the stain using a sponge. Allow it to sit for about 3 hours before wiping.

We’ve all been there — eagerly awaiting to make a recipe only to find that you don’t have a certain ingredient. Oftentimes, that ingredient is buttermilk. If you happen to find yourself in a bind, you can create buttermilk using lemon and regular milk.

While white vinegar is great for cleaning, its smell is less than ideal. To get a more pleasant smell, infuse it with the peels of fruits like lemons, oranges, and limes. Natural cleaning doesn’t have to smell bland or bad!

You can make your own wood furniture polish with olive oil and lemon juice! Simply mix 2 cups of olive oil to 1 cup of lemon juice. Then, work the mixture into the furniture using a soft cloth.

Note that this only works on finished wood!

While marble looks beautiful, it’s porous and can easily become stained with tea, coffee, tomatoes, etc. But lemon can save the day. Just slice a lemon in half and dip it in salt. Rub the stain thoroughly and briskly. Then rinse.

Make sure not to leave the lemon on the stain for too long as it can ruin the marble.

It’s always a bummer to find hardened paint brushes. To salvage them, try heating juice to boiling in a microwave using a microwave-safe bowl. Submerge the paint bristles in the lemon juice. Allow them to soak for 15 minutes. Then, wash the bristles in soapy water.

It’s a nightmare when bright whites begin to fade. But don’t fret! Try adding 1 cup of lemon juice to an all-white load of laundry. If it’s a pretty bad stain, rub the lemon into the stain and let it sit overnight and then wash.

You don’t need a dehydrator to make these oven-dried fruit slices. These lemons alone can even last for about 6 months in a jar. You can use the slices as drink garnishes and in recipes! The possibilities are endless!

Now, it wouldn’t be a list without lemonade, would it? After all, it’s what we’re told to make when we’re handed lemons. This recipe claims to be the “best.” Give it a try and see!