1. Clean Graters-

Halve a lemon and run the pulpy side over it; any food stuck in the crevices will pop right out, leaving a citrusy aroma behind even after you rinse.

2. A Better Brew-

Nothing ruins a cup of coffee like build up from your coffeepot.  To banish it, swirl lemon wedges, salt and a cup of ice in the pot for a couple of minutes; then dump and rinse for a sparkling clean coffeepot and an unbeatable brew!

3. Fishy Smells-Foiled-

Combat fishy odors before cooking! Boiling shrimp? Toss a lemon half into the water.  Frying or baking fish?   

Squeeze lemon juice on it when it's still raw.  It'll enhance flavor while neutralizing and absorbing odors.

4. No-Clump Rice-

Use this secret to perfectly cooked rice.  Add a spoonful of lemon juice to the boiling water before adding  

rice. You won't taste the citrus, and the rice will be fluffy!

5. Banish Blemishes-

Mix equal parts lemon juice (a natural bacteria zapper) and toner and dab on blemishes.  Wait 10 minutes, 

then rinse for a clearer complexion.