5 Great Lime Juice Uses To Try Today

Are you looking for some new uses for your excess lime juice? Good news! Here are 5 unique and versatile ways to use lime juice you probably haven't tried yet.

Did you know that Americans throw away around a pound of food each day?

If you're interested in cutting down on your waste, learning how to use excess ingredients before they spoil is key. Although many foods have a long shelf life, our busy schedules can get in the way of cooking often.

Do you happen to have extra limes on hand? Keep reading to learn about 5 unique lime juice uses that can keep your waste low.

1. Keep Your Hands Smelling Fresh

If you cook with pungent foods like onion and garlic often, then you're no stranger to lingering hand scents. Instead of scrubbing your hands raw after you're done chopping, try massaging some fresh lime juice into your hands. Not only will the bad odor be neutralized, but your hands can smell fresh and zesty for hours.

2. Create a Safe Insect Repellant

One of the most important household uses for lime is being able to create an insect repellant that's safe for your kids and pets. Bugs don't like strong scents, so you'll be delighted to learn that lime rinds are a natural repellant. You can keep rinds around the house or even bring them outside when you want to keep mosquitos at bay.

3. Brighten Up Your Garbage Disposal

Since citrus fruits like lemon and lime are so fragrant, they're great for keeping your entire house fresh. If you notice that your garbage disposal is starting to stink, try tossing your used lime rinds down the drain and grinding them up. This is one of the handiest lime uses since your kitchen will smell clean instantly.

4. Make Stainless Steel Sparkle

One of the most unique household uses for lime juice is being able to clean stainless steel. All you have to do is cut open a lime, sprinkle some salt on one half, then start rubbing it over your appliances. Once the surface gets a good scrub, you can wipe away the mess with a soft cloth or paper towel.

This trick is also great for cleaning your faucets and removing water stains in the sink.

5. Deodorize and Brighten Your Clothes

Are you tired of spending a fortune on detergent, bleach, and fabric softeners filled with harsh chemicals? Another great lime juice use is pouring some into your washing machine the next time you're ready to do laundry. Not only will lime juice tackle the toughest odors, but you'll also notice your clothes feel much softer and look brighter.

For general cleans, you can combine 1/4 cup of baking soda with 1/4 cup of lime juice and dump it into the load. If you want to remove sweat stains, try rubbing lime juice into the stains, let it sit for 30 minutes, then washing as usual.

Were You Surprised by These Unique Lime Juice Uses?

Now that you know about 5 of the best lime juice uses, you'll never have to worry about wasting fresh limes ever again. Since limes can be used in so many different ways, provide wonderful health benefits, and have a long shelf life, there's no reason why you shouldn't always have some around.

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