There is nothing that a good home remedy cannot solve, from how to cure a cold to remedies for damaged hair, there is nothing we cannot solve with what we already have. So if you're looking for how to remove tough stains from clothes without using bleach or other chemicals, lemon juice is the answer.

Lemons are a powerful citrus fruit with enzymes in their acids strong enough to whiten everything from teeth to a cotton shirt. Here are five simple ways to use the cleaning power of lemons in garment care.

If you like to wash your white clothes with bleach, but feel it is taking its toll, you will be happy to know that a bit of old lemon is an excellent alternative, not to mention it smells much better. The citric acid in lemons helps remove stains and makes dull whites shine again. The best part is that it is also safe to use on colored clothes; just add a cup of lemon juice to your wash load along with your regular detergent.

Boil some water and dampen the rust stain with lemon juice, then hold the stained area over the steam for a few minutes, being careful not to burn yourself with the steam. Finally, simply wash the garment as you normally would.

Mix 1/3 cup of lemon juice with 2/3 cup of water, soak the stain in this solution, and then wash it to remove juice stains.

Mold and mildew on organic materials like fabric and leather can damage fabrics by causing discoloration or even eating away at the material. This lemon and salt paste is an excellent local treatment for tough mold stains. Just mix the ingredients until you form a paste, apply it to the stain, and place the garment in the sun to dry; then wash it as you normally would, preferably with hot water, to kill any remaining mold spores.

To keep leather shoes in good condition, regular cleaning and polishing are required. Use a soft cloth dampened with lemon juice to clean your shoes and keep them looking nice and shiny.