Most people see orange peels as only a layer they need to get through before reaching the tasty fruit. I am going to ask you a question and try to answer it truthfully, do you throw your orange peels away? If you’ve answered yes then you should know that you’re actually throwing away a useful resource that has many uses. For example, many people don’t know that orange peels can be used to create candles or even a special citrus liquid that cleans just about everything.
Don’t get me wrong, I am not blaming you for not knowing that orange peels can be used to create so many useful things. Instead of doing that, I will actually show you 25 incredibly useful orange peel hacks that will surely get you more excited when it comes to peeling oranges. Without any further ado, let’s get right into it!
Cat Repellent
Keep cats away from destroying your plants by spreading some orange peels around them. Cats hate the smell of citrus which means your plants will be safe.
Sponge
Orange peels will come in really handy when you’re cleaning dishes because they’re great at getting stains and hardened grease off.
Orange Zest
Instead of throwing orange peels away, you might consider grabbing a shredder and getting some orange zest which can be used to marinate your meat and make food tastier.
Water Stains
Water stains are the worst because they are pretty hard to get out. However, the juice from orange peels will help you get rid of them in no time.
Eco-Friendly Cleaner
Drop some orange peels into a jar that’s filled with vinegar and you’ll have yourself an eco-friendly cleaner. This solution is really great when it comes to removing mold stains.
Musty Closets
No one likes musty closets because it makes their clothes smell bad but you can get rid of that problem by spreading some juicy orange peels around because they will absorb the smell and replace it with citrus.
Mosquito and Moths Repellent
Moths and mosquitoes will try to get into your home now that summer is here. However, you can avoid that just by spreading some orange peels next to your windows because its juices are similar to a moth and mosquito repellent.
Natural Air Freshener
Are you tired of paying money for expensive air fresheners? Then you might want to try boiling some orange peels with water and a little bit of cinnamon because your house will smell amazing.
Candied Orange Peels
Another reason why you shouldn’t throw your orange peels away is because you can make a delicious treat for you and your family. In addition, this is fairly simple to make because you only need to add sugar and water to your peels.
Soap Scums
Soap is great for cleaning stuff around the house but it gets kind of annoying when it leaves scums everywhere. Fortunately, these scums can be easily cleaned with some fresh orange peels.
Orange Candle
This candle is really easy to make and it lasts for hours on end. The only thing you need to do is to carefully carve it and pour any type of oil inside it.
Bad Odor
Orange peels are great at getting rid of any bad odor because their smell is really powerful. You can even throw them in a trash bag and make it smell better.
Preserve Brown Sugar
Brown Sugar is really tasty but there’s one big downside to it, it gets dry very quickly. Fortunately, you can simply put some orange peels over it and it will keep it moisturized without ruining its taste.
Shine Wood
:fill(transparent,1)/about/168686572-56a4e87c3df78cf7728544a2.jpg){kind=link}
You can make your wood furniture look brand new and smell great at the same time just by cleaning it with orange peels.
Start a Fire
Dried orange peels are a great resource when it comes to making a fire because they light up pretty quickly.
Orange Tea
Drop some orange peels into a bowl and put it under fire for a few minutes and you’ll have yourself a tasty orange tea. In addition, the citrus from the peels will make your sinuses open and you’ll feel better.
Microwave Stains
Cooking food in the microwave is great because it doesn’t require you to put in any effort. The downside of doing this tough is that your microwave will get stained. Fortunately, orange peels are able to save the day because they take out almost any stain!
Remove Anxiety
One amazing use that orange peels have is that they can help you soothe your anxiety. All you need to do is to place them by your temples and relax.
Stinky Shoes
No one likes stinky shoes and that’s a fact! Orange peels and their powerful citrus aroma will help you get rid of that smell.
Garden Fertilizer
You can fertilize the ground from your garden by digging holes and putting some citrus filled orange peels in the soil.
Healthy Skin
You can make orange zest out of peels and use it as a skin moisturizer. The best thing about this though is that you can be sure that it doesn’t include any chemicals.
Cakes
If you love cooking and making delicious desserts then you might want to try adding orange peels to them and improving their taste.
Orange Peel Infused Olive Oil
Being on a strict diet can be annoying because salads are quite dull when it comes to taste. However, you can make them better by using orange peel infused oil and mixing the ingredients with it.
Bird Feeder
As you can probably tell from the picture, creating this DYI bird feeder is not that complicated. Just cut an orange in half and carve it up, then drop some seeds into it.
Refrigerator Deodorizer
Orange peels and their powerful smell come in quite handy once again. If your refrigerator has a weird smell about it, then there’s no better way of getting rid of it other than with some citrus smell.