Lemon from the smell in the refrigerator, against sweat in the armpits and other things: why does it remove amber, how to get rid of aromas in the apartment with it, what is the recipe for with salt?

Fetid odors can not only seriously aggravate the indoor microclimate, but also cause unpleasant manifestations in sensitive people such as allergic reactions, dizziness, and nausea.

Experienced housewives know that in addition to the well-known chemical agents, such a simple and inexpensive remedy as an ordinary lemon can help to cope with an unpleasant odor. It perfectly removes any “amber”.

Why removes aromas, on what is this property based?

Lemon - a small evergreen fruit tree growing up to 8 meters high. It has a pyramidal or spreading crown. The subtropics and tropics of India, Burma and China are considered its homeland.

The fruits of this citrus are rich in alkaline elements, they contain 3% sugar, about 8% organic acid, as well as mineral and nitrogenous substances (copper, potassium salts, volatile and vitamins A, B, P, C). The leaves and peel of the fruit contain essential oil. Pectin substances contained in fruits are able to remove heavy metals from the human body.

The fruit is a strong antiseptic and bactericidal agent, it destroys up to 12 species of bacteria, which helps it literally destroy unpleasant odors.

Lemon has powerful disinfecting properties, therefore it is successfully used for deodorization and purification of indoor air. Its clean and fresh aroma tones, invigorates and improves mood.

Step-by-step instructions: how to get rid of amber with citrus?

Smell in the apartment. In order to always keep a pleasant aroma in the house, you can make a simple citrus pomander. Pomander is a fragrant ball made from a variety of citrus fruits and spices.
1. Lemon (You can also use mandarin, orange or grapefruit for these purposes), you need to chop around the entire perimeter with a sharp object, then sprinkle with cinnamon powder.
2. After that, carefully insert the clove seeds into the holes and remove the pomander for 2 weeks in a dark, warm place.
3. After this, a home-made pomander is ready to aromatize the room, it will exude a light, pleasant aroma for 4-6 months.
To eliminate the unpleasant odor, you can use lemon zest. To do this, it must be heated and left to lie in different corners of the apartment.
The smell in the refrigerator.
1. Before starting processing from the refrigerator, you must remove everything that has deteriorated and can cause an unpleasant “amber”.
2. After you need to soak the sponge in the juice of one lemon, gently wipe the shelves, walls, containers and fasteners with this sponge.
3. After leaving it in the refrigerator for several hours.
Tip. You can keep sliced slices of citrus fruit in the refrigerator, they will work as an air freshener.
Microwave smell. In order to get rid of the unpleasant odor in the microwave, you need to wash it in the usual way, dry it, and then warm the lemon in it.
1. The peeled fruit is cut into 2 parts and placed in 480 ml of water. In the same water you can add a peel.
2. Next, the water tank must be heated for 4.
3. After leaving it in the oven for 30-60 minutes without opening the door.
Smell from a cutting board. The smell of food can literally soak into wooden boards and disturb the owner for a long time during subsequent cooking. In order to prevent the smell of fish, meat, garlic or onion from being absorbed, before cutting, wipe the working surface of the board with a slice of lemon. After slicing, repeat the procedure again.
The smell of the bin. Lemon juice or zest can perfectly cope with the fetid odors of the bin. To do this, wipe the bottom and walls of the bucket with half a lemon, and put the zest nearby. This method will also add freshness to the whole kitchen.
The smell of paint after repair. From the unpleasant smell of paint will help get rid of finely chopped lemon, laid out on the premises of an apartment or house. Slices of citrus must be left for several days, if necessary replaced with fresh ones, and then simply thrown into the bin.
The smell of the fireplace. To get rid of the unpleasant smell from the fireplace, you should clean it, and then, when firing, add dry lemon peel. The room will gradually fill with a pleasant, refreshing aroma. You can burn the zest of fruit with firewood as a preventative measure.
Hand smell after cutting fish, onions, garlic. To neutralize the smell from the hands will help lemon juice or lime juice. Juice can be used both undiluted and with the addition of water to soften the effects on the skin. Simply squeeze the juice of the fruit into a bowl and briefly hold your hands in the liquid. The procedure can cause discomfort if the hands have cuts, scratches or inflammation.
Smell of cigarettes from the mouth and hands. In order to freshen the breath after smoking, it is enough to eat a small slice of lemon, holding it a little in the mouth, and to eliminate the “tobacco aroma” from the skin of the hands, it is enough to rub fresh citrus peel in them or simply rub your hands with undiluted juice.
Underarm sweat smell. Citric acid contained in the juice is able to completely eliminate bacteria and kill microbes that live in a sweat environment. Immunity to this acid from bacteria is not produced, therefore, this method can be resorted to repeatedly.
To process the armpits, they should be thoroughly washed with soap and wiped dry, then squeeze the juice of 1 fruit on a paper napkin, and then gently blot the armpit area with it. You can also rub the juice into the armpits with your hands.
The smell of sweating feet. A classic bath with salt and lemon juice will help get rid of the “amber” from the legs.
1. In a basin with warm water you need to dissolve 2 tablespoons of salt and squeeze the juice of half the fruit.
2. Next, hold your feet in the pelvis for at least 10 minutes.
3. After the procedure, wipe your feet dry with a soft towel.
Important! Such baths can be done no more than 2 times a day.
An alternative is a bath from a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
Bad shoes smell. When it comes to shoes, citrus fruits are a reliable solution to the problem, because they contain strong essential oils! Previously, the shoes should be washed and dried well, and after that it is enough to put lemon peel in the shoes for the night, and by morning the peel will absorb all unnecessary. You can also drop a few drops of lemon oil on the insoles.
The smell of a cat's toilet. How to freshen a cat's toilet? It is enough to cut a couple of fruits in half and put them in a tray (always cut up), the air will immediately fill with freshness.
If the cat has set up a toilet in an inappropriate place and needs to be urgently weaned from this, it is necessary to dilute the juice from one fruit with 200 ml of water and mop the floor with this solution, and then put in a problem place a piece of tissue soaked in citrus juice.

A special combination of a wide range of substances useful for humans and the versatility of use makes lemon indispensable for cooking, for folk treatment recipes, in cosmetology, and especially for cleaning the house. After all, in addition to eliminating unpleasant odors, this fruit helps polish chrome and copper surfaces, remove greasy stains, clean the kettle from scale, scare insects, wash bedding and much more.