To get streaks off windows and other glass surfaces, squeeze about two tablespoons of lemon juice into an empty spray bottle. Add about a tablespoon of white vinegar and a cup of hot (but not boiling) water. Shake the mixture well and apply to whatever needs cleaning.

If there's a funky smell coming from your kitchen sink, try throwing a few lemon wedges or peels into the disposal and chase them with some cold water. For particularly potent odors, add some baking soda to the mix.

Has a set-in stain ruined your linens? Treat them with a mixture of lemon juice and salt and let sit for 30 minutes.

Rinse with warm water and vinegar and then let it dry in the sun. Repeat as needed. (This technique is also good for sweat stains on shirts.) 

If your white sheets have gotten dingy, you can also use lemons to restore their brightness.

Fill a large pot with water and add some lemon slices, then bring it to a boil. After you turn off the heat, add in the sheets and let it soak for a good hour. Then launder your linens as you normally would.

Even if they're not dirty, chrome fixtures can lose their luster due to hard water stains, limescale and soap scum.

To bring back their brightness, cut a lemon in half and run it over the faucet, handles, drain and any other metal surfaces.

When you're done, rinse and dry thoroughly.



Coat half a lemon with coarse salt, then rub it over tarnished pots, cabinet pulls and other metal items. (Make sure they're not varnished, though.)

When you're done, wipe it down with a damp cloth, followed by a pat down with a soft, dry cloth.