Having become essential both in the kitchen and for home maintenance, lemon continues to surprise with its incredible benefits. But today we are going to find out how lemon slices in the oven can solve a common problem.
The inconveniences of winter are legion: humidity, mold and insects… But thanks to this trick based on lemon slices you can put an end to it.
Why is lemon such a popular everyday ingredient?
Cut a lemon. source: spm
Thanks in particular to its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral properties, we can easily say that lemon is a valuable ally for our health. Packed with vitamin C, lemon helps fight fatigue while promoting digestion. In general, lemon has many benefits that can be used in different ways, regardless of the season.
In addition, in winter, a period during which Insects easily invade our homes, using lemon will keep them away and eliminate them.. Here is how to apply this trick step by step.
- Take one or two lemons and cut them into slices;
- Then place them in a heatproof bowl or container;
- Place the container in the oven without closing it;
- After a few hours you can close the oven, leaving the bowl or salad bowl there, do it between 5 and 15 minutes;
- Heat for 5 to 15 minutes, avoiding burning the lemon slices;
- Once the cooking time has elapsed, turn off the oven and leave it open for a few hours.
Next, the essential oils of the lemon will evaporate and this aroma will gradually spread throughout all the rooms of your house.
Indeed, the insects hatred the smell of lemonthe latter being considered as a powerful repellent. So you can repeat this trick as many times as necessary.
Lemon slices. source: spm
Other tips to repel insects using lemon
As a natural repellent, lemon can be combined with cloves to combat mosquitoes and flies. To do this, just cut some lemons in half and stick some cloves into them.. Then place them near the places where insects proliferate, that is, your balcony or terrace. The smell that this association gives off will undoubtedly discourage these insects.
You can also use other natural repellents like lemongrass, lemon thyme, lemon verbena, and lemon balm. When grown in your garden or in pots, all of these plants will be effective in keeping insects away.
As you can see, there are natural ingredients that repel insects without resorting to chemical products.
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