[Koala77]

I have a lemon tree that is always smothered in lemons. It doesn't matter what time of the year I want lemons, I always have an abundance.

I have cooked many different desserts, cakes, puddings, slices. I have made lemonade and lemon jam/marmalade. I have frozen lemon cubes for later, and I have given away bags, and bags, and bags!


I'd like to know what else I could do with the lemons, but in particular, I would like a home made lemon air freshener if anyone could help me out.

[DesertFlower]

I have a lemon tree, too. My favorite is lemon custard and lemon ice cubes in my glass of water.

For an air freshener, I occasionally put the lemon peels (smaller pieces are best) in a pot of water, bring it to a slight boil and then turn of the heat. The fragrant oils evaporate easily out of the lemon skins as the water cools. I love the lemon scent! There are probably better recipes out there, but the key is to use the lemon peels.

[Koala77]

Thank you so much DesertFlower. I'd all but given up hope of getting a reply.

I do so love natural scents in my home. We have lots of lavender in the garden so I've been using that as a room freshener, but I thought I'd like the citrus smell of lemons for a change.

Thank you again. I'll definitely make some essence of lemon tomorrow.

[mrsD]

Sounds heavenly!