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I tried squeezing a lemon using a TikTok hack and now I feel differently about my knife
There are plenty of ways to squeeze a lemon, but the hack I found on TikTok does the job without using a knife – now I can’t think of doing it any other way.
The video-sharing platform is famous for popularizing easy and creative techniques that save time and money. But don’t believe everything you see on it though. Unlike the bag hack to�debone rotisserie chicken�or�DIY nail polish remover, the viral Skittles Popcorn hack is only an illusion.
I tried squeezing lemon using just a toothpick
How do you usually squeeze a lemon? I have always cut it in two and squeezed the individual halves.
However, the conventional method can get messy. I would squeeze the pulp along with the juice. And not always was I able to separate the seeds from the juice while squeezing it.
Of course, you could use a squeezer to make the process hassle-free, but I have found an easier technique. Most TikTok users are going gaga over this – you’ll know upon trying it yourself.
The said hack boasts multiple benefits. You don’t have to cut the lemon, you don’t need to invest in an additional device, and more importantly, your hands don’t get dirty.
Unlike the Skittles Popcorn, this leaves no mess behind and the technique does not affect the quality of the juice.
How to do the viral hack
Take a whole lemon and a toothpick, or any object with a pointed end that’s sterile and safe to poke through the fruit, such as a metal straw.
Then make a tiny hole on one end of the lemon and squeeze the juice into a glass through the opening. You may have to exert pressure, but don’t do it too hard as it can cause the fruit to break.
Some users were disappointed when they couldn’t squeeze the juice despite following the steps as suggested, but the trick lies in squeezing the lemon well before poking a hole.
This makes it easy to squeeze out the juice directly after puncturing it. I would give this hack a 10/10 and highly recommend trying it.
