Put a Lemon with Salt in the Middle of Your Room

in the same way that ventilation, activated carbon, or an air purifier can. It mainly adds a pleasant fragrance that may make unwanted smells less noticeable.

Cleaning and Germs

Lemon juice contains citric acid and can be useful for some household cleaning tasks. However, a lemon sitting on a plate will not disinfect the air, furniture, or an entire room. There is no good evidence that this ritual can sanitize a living space.

Air Purification Myth

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Air Purification Myth

Some claims suggest that lemons or