The zest is where most of the aromatic oil lives — far more than in the seed.
✅ Grate into baked goods, pasta, or seafood dishes
✅ Make lemon sugar — mix dried zest with sugar for desserts
✅ Infuse olive oil or vinegar for dressings
✅ Brew lemon peel tea — rich in antioxidants
💡 Always wash lemons first — especially if not organic.
2. Make Citrus Vinegar Cleaner
Turn peels into an all-natural degreaser.
How To:Fill a jar halfway with lemon (or orange) peels
Pour white vinegar over them
Seal and let sit 1–2 weeks
Strain and dilute with water (1:1) for a fresh, effective cleaner
🧽 Great for counters, stovetops, and glass.
3. Freshen Garbage Disposal or Cutting Boards
Drop lemon peels into your garbage disposal and run with cold water — deodorizes and cleans blades
Rub cut side of a lemon half on wooden cutting boards — naturally disinfects and removes odors
✅ Natural, cheap, and effective.
