12 Surprising Benefits Lemons Can Do for You

6. Refresh and clean kitchen items

Sometimes, things we use in the kitchen can end up smelling bad. Especially in the case of cutting boards and the like which we use for everything from raw vegetables to fish and meat. One easy way to get rid of such odors and get them smelling fresh is by using lemons. Ever wonder why so many dish washing soaps and liquids feature lemons? You can also use regular lemons you have at home. Just slice one and rub it all over the offending utensil, let it sit for half an hour, and rinse it off!