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Don't Throw Away Orange Peels! 7 Clever Ways to Reuse Them, From Kitchen Cleaning to Plant Fertilizer.
- •Dry orange peels to make a powder for face packs, but always perform a patch test first.
- •Simmer orange peels with cinnamon and cloves in water to naturally freshen your home and reduce mild odors.
- •Create a kitchen cleaner by soaking orange peels in white vinegar for two weeks, effective for greasy surfaces.
- •Brew a light tea by boiling dried orange peel pieces in water, adding ginger or honey for flavor.
- •Grate the outer layer of clean, dry orange peels to add a citrusy aroma and flavor to cakes, sweets, or tea.
- •Incorporate chopped orange peels into compost to enrich it with organic matter.
- •Place dried orange peels in refrigerators or near trash cans to mask mild odors with their natural fragrance.
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Place orange peels in a glass jar, pour white vinegar over them, and let the mixture sit for about two weeks before straining and filling it into a spray bottle. This solution can be used to clean greasy kitchen slabs and sinks, though you should test it on a small area first as vinegar can damage certain delicate surfaces.
You can simmer orange peels in a pan of water with a small piece of cinnamon and a few cloves on low heat. The steam releases natural aromatic oils and fragrances, which spread throughout the house to effectively reduce mild odors in rooms and the kitchen.
Wash the peels thoroughly, dry them completely in the sun, and grind them into a powder using a mixer. This powder can be mixed with yogurt or rose water for homemade face packs, but you must always perform a patch test first and discontinue use if irritation occurs.
