That's what happen when you put half a lemon in the dishwasher - the reason is driving people all over the world crazy

It may sound strange to put a squeezed lemon in the dishwasher instead of throwing it in the trash.

But when we heard about the reason behind this trick, we had to share it. It's a cheap trick and yet so effective, and everyone should do it.

We throw too much food to the trash. The quantity is infact amazing.

According to an article that was published not long ago, in the United States, about 50% of all food products are thrown away. It really is a crazy statistic.

There are always recipes that use products that we have too many of them in the fridge. And now we discovered a wonderful new use for lemons.

Instead of squeezing them or throwing them away, use them in the dishwasher to do wonders with dirty plates and cutlery.

Like vinegar and baking soda, lemon is an efficient and environmentally friendly alternative for cleaning.

All you need is half a lemon. You can put it in the cutlery basket in the dishwasher or on the top shelf along with the dirty dishes.

Then turn on the dishwasher as usual and be amazed with the final result.

Make your dishes smell fresh and look spotless by tossing a lemon wedge in your dishwasher: http://t.co/UocmorTFfm pic.twitter.com/M1joI0a38p

— Lifehacker (@lifehacker) May 11, 2015

Lemon juice is one of the best natural cleansers because of its low pH levels and its anti-bacterial properties. Not only does it clean the dishes but gives them a pleasant and fresh smell.

Smart, right?

Make Dishes Fresh and Sparkly with a Lemon Wedge In the Dishwasher https://t.co/fbQ0Yxmzht via @lifehacker pic.twitter.com/0LN0PTZaZI

— SCE (@SCE) March 31, 2016

We were so happy to discover this trick, it really works great!

Don't forget to share it with your friends so that more people can get to know and enjoy this trick.

They'll thank you later!