Lemons and other citrus fruits are an inexpensive — and earth-friendly — way to clean microwaves, mirrors and more.

Is It Necessary To Wash Lemons Before Use? Necessary? No. Preferred? Yes. “It’s best to wash lemons to remove any dirt residue on the rind,” says Le. “This is especially true if you are ...

To get to the bottom of these questions, I reached out to Bryan Quoc Le, food scientist and author of 150 Food Science Questions Answered to get his take on washing lemons. Is It Necessary To Wash ...