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Three things to do with a lemon (besides lemonade)

One lemon, three jobs around the house. None of them need special products, and they all smell better than the alternatives.

1. Descale the kettleFill it halfway with water and the juice of one lemon, boil, leave for an hour, then rinse twice. The limescale lifts right off.
2. Refresh the fridgePut a halved lemon, cut side up, on a saucer on the middle shelf. Swap it weekly.
3. Brighten any dishA squeeze of lemon at the end of cooking often does more than extra salt. Try it on soups, greens and roast vegetables.