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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Science behind boiling lemon peels with bay leaves: What studies say about this popular practice and its benefits

A saucepan filled with lemon peels, bay leaves and gently simmering water has become one of the latest household trends on social media. Supporters claim the simple mixture naturally freshens the home, removes unpleasant smells and even keeps mosquitoes and other insects away.

The hack certainly fills a room with a pleasant citrus-herbal fragrance, but how much of the online advice is backed by science?

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