I see your \u201cguaranteed hacks\u201d feed is pretty active today! But I need to ground you a bit again \u2013 while a lemon and salt in your bedroom won\u2019t completely change your life, it does have its real (albeit more modest) benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s a scientific look at what actually happens in your bedroom when you do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What it really does (Reality)
Natural air freshener: Lemon contains limonene, which evaporates and smells nice. It\u2019s much healthier than chemical sprays.
Mood booster: Studies suggest that the scent of citrus can reduce stress levels and help you wake up in the morning (it has an invigorating effect).
Clearing the airways: If you have a stuffy nose, the subtle lemon aroma can subjectively help you breathe better (similar to aromatherapy).
Odor catcher: Salt is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture) and, when combined with lemon, can neutralize some odors in the room.
What is just a myth (Marketing and esotericism)
\u274c It will not kill bacteria in the air: The concentration of limonene from one lemon is too low to function as a room disinfectant.
\u274c It will not cure asthma or allergies: It may make the environment more pleasant, but do not expect a medical effect on these diagnoses.
\u274c It will not attract money or drive away “negative energy”: We are already in the area of \u200b\u200bfeng shui and superstition, where science ends.
\ud83d\udca1 My “pro-tip” for you:
If you want it to work as well as possible, do not skimp on the salt. Pour it directly into the lemon slices. The salt will help draw the essential oils from the peel and pulp into the air faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just a word of caution: If you have a curious cat or dog at home, keep the lemon out of their reach\u2014citrus oils are irritating to them, and salt is toxic in large quantities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have another challenge for you: Want to know which other popular \u201cinternet trick\u201d is actually complete nonsense (like charging your phone in the microwave)?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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