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• Method 2 of 3: Method Two: Microwave
• Method 3 of 3: Method Three: Fruit and Vegetable Cleaner
• Warnings
• What do you need
• Boiling water
• Microwave
• Means for washing fruits and vegetables

1 Boil water. Fill the kettle about half full and bring the water to a boil on the stove.

• You can use a small saucepan instead of a kettle. Fill it halfway with water and boil on the stove.
• If necessary, you can use hot tap water instead of boiling water. Make sure the tap water is hot enough before pouring it over the lemons.

2 Place the lemons in a colander. While the water is warming up, place the lemons in a colander in one layer. Place the colander in the kitchen sink.

• It is best to work with a small amount of lemons at a time so that they can move freely at the bottom of the colander. If your lemons are tightly packed, less rind will be visible and therefore less wax will come into contact with hot water.

3 Pour boiling water over the lemons. Once the water in the kettle boils, pour it over the lemons in a colander.

• Hot water will partially melt the wax, peeling it off the peel and making it easier to remove.

4 Brush the fruit. With a vegetable brush, gently peel the skin of each lemon. When cleaning, keep the lemon under cold running water.

• Peel one lemon at a time.
• The use of cold water is important. Hot water will warm the lemon peel, while cold water will quickly bring it back to normal temperature.
• Do not use a sponge or dish brush. Detergent residues from these can get onto the lemon and contaminate the skin.

5 Rinse thoroughly. Rinse each lemon to remove any wax residue.

• When doing this, rub the skin lightly with your fingers.

6 Dry thoroughly. Gently blot each lemon with a clean paper towel to dry the rind.

• You can also let the lemons dry on the counter instead of using paper towels.
• Only store the wax-free lemons when they are completely dry.

Method 2 of 3: Method Two: Microwave

1. 1 Place the lemons in a microwave-safe plate. Lay them in an even layer.
   • It is best to work with a small amount of lemons at a time.
   • Don't pile up lemons on a platter.Piling up may result in uneven heat distribution, making it difficult to remove the wax.
2. 2 Microwave them for 10 to 20 seconds. Place a bowl of fruit in the microwave. Turn it on high radiation for 10 to 20 seconds, depending on the number of lemons you are working with.
   • If you are working with one or two lemons, 10 seconds should be sufficient. If you are working with three to six lemons, it will take 20 seconds.
   • The heat will help soften the wax. The softened wax is easier to remove from the peel.
3. 3 Peel the fruit under running water. Using a vegetable brush, lightly rub the skin of the lemon under cold running water.
   • Better to peel one lemon at a time.
   • Cool and cold water is ideal, as it cools the peel that has been heated in the microwave.
   • Do not use a vegetable brush that has been previously used with soapy water.
4. 4 Rinse the lemons. Finish brushing and rinse the lemon one last time under running water.
   • You can rub the rind with your fingers at this point, but do not use a brush here.
5. 5 Dry with paper towels. After washing the lemons, blot them with a clean paper towel.
   • You can also let the lemons dry on your kitchen counter, but do not store them until they are completely dry.

Method 3 of 3: Method Three: Fruit and Vegetable Cleaner

1. 1 Mix the vinegar and water. Pour three parts water and one part white distilled vinegar into a spray bottle. Close the bottle and shake well to mix the liquids.
   • Instead of a home remedy, you can use a store bought one.
   • Another possible cleanser for fruits and vegetables can be made by mixing 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice with 1 cup (250 ml) warm water in a spray bottle.
2. 2 Spray the solution over the lemons. Moisten the peels of the lemons thoroughly with the vinegar solution.
   • Let the solution sit on the lemons for two to five minutes. The acid takes time to dissolve the wax a little.
3. 3 Peel lemons under running water. Using a vegetable brush, brush the skin of the lemons with firm but gentle strokes under running, cold water.
   • The temperature of the water is not too important for this method, as the lemons have not been heated before, but warm to cold water is recommended to change the internal temperature of the lemon.
   • Do not use a vegetable brush or sponge that has been previously used in soapy water.
   • Each lemon must be peeled thoroughly.
4. 4 Rinse under cold water. After brushing the lemons, rinse each one under running water to remove any remaining wax.
   • If you see wax residue, you can brush it off with your fingers when you rinse the lemons. Stop using the brush at this point.
5. 5 Dry well. Dry the lemons quickly by blotting the water with paper towels.
   • Optionally, you can air dry the lemons on their own instead of using paper towels.
   • Do not store lemons from which the wax has been removed if they are not completely dry.

Warnings

• For best results, use lemons immediately after removing the wax from the peel. Without this protective coating, lemons deteriorate faster.
• Do not store lemons from which the wax has been removed if they are still not completely dry. Make sure the skins are completely dry to prevent possible premature spoilage.

What do you need

Boiling water

• Kettle
• Plate
• Colander
• Vegetable brush
• Sink
• Paper towels

Microwave

• Microwave-safe plate
• Microwave
• Vegetable brush
• Sink
• Paper towels

Means for washing fruits and vegetables

• Spray bottle
• Water
• Vinegar
• Vegetable brush
• Sink
• Paper towels