Whiten Your Linens with Lemons

Ditch the bleach and use lemons to whiten your whites.

Ever wonder why some laundry detergent is lemon-scented? Probably because lemons are known for their power to clean, brighten and whiten. 

Here's as simple pre-wash treatment to whiten your whites without harsh bleach via apartment therapy:

You'll need:

Lemons
A large pot of water
Your dingy linens


Instructions:

  1. Cut the lemons into slices.

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  2. Add the lemon slices to the water and bring to a boil.

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  3. Turn off the heat, and add your linens to the hot water. Soak for 1 hour.

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  4. Launder the linens as usual. 

Is there nothing lemons can't do? Give this trick a try and see if using lemons to lighten your laundry load really works.