10 Surprising Uses for Lemons By: Food Network Kitchen Save Collection Share This powerhouse citrus is handy for much more than just cooking dinner (like, ahem, cleaning up after dinner). 1 / 11 Photo: Stephen Johnson © Super Citrus From the juice to the peel, lemons are fantastically versatile. Tackle tough household chores, preserve produce, keep bugs away and more with the help of this sunny fruit.