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Orange is one of the most delicious and consumed fruits.

But what do you do with the peels of your oranges?

Most people throw the peelings in the trash.

It's a shame, because there are many uses for the home, cleaning, garden, vegetable garden etc. So what to do with orange peels?

Here are 10 surprising ways to use your orange peels:

1. Prevent cats from eating your plants

If you have cats, you know they love to snack on houseplants.

It’s a shame for your plants.

But, above all, it can be dangerous for the health of your pets.

Indeed, the leaves of plants can be toxic and give them digestive problems.

Orange peel can help keep cats away from houseplants.

How to do

1. You need the rind of 2 oranges.

2. Cut the bark into small pieces.

3. Scatter the pieces of bark on the soil at the base of your plants.

Cats can't stand the smell of citrus fruits. With this trick, they carefully avoid approaching your plants.

Click here for more effective tips for keeping cats away.

2. Refresh the laundry naturally

Does your laundry sometimes smell musty?

This is normal, linen closets are poorly ventilated places.

As a result, sheets and clothes can sometimes have a musty smell.

Here's how to get rid of that smell: with orange peels.

How to do

1. Place the bark in an old stocking.

2. Tie the top of the bottom to convert it into a sachet.

3. Place the bag on a shelf in your linen closet.

The white skin of the orange peel absorbs and neutralizes bad odors.

The bark also contains oils that will scent and refresh the interior of your cabinet.

3. Prevent brown sugar from hardening

Often the brown sugar tends to harden in its can.

But by using the orange peel, your brown sugar will still be soft.

How to do

1. Place orange peel in your can of brown sugar (equivalent to an orange wedge).

The oils in the rind dissipate slowly and prevent the brown sugar from hardening.

2. Replace the bark once a month.

Your sugar will then remain fluid and soft.

4. Start a fire easily

Here's a pretty surprising use for orange peel.

This is because it allows you to spend more time enjoying the warmth of your fire - and less time trying to light it.

How to do

1. Dry the rind of several oranges overnight.

2. Insert the dried bark into the fireplace and light it carefully.

The oils in orange peels are flammable.

The advantage is that the bark burns longer than paper.

Plus, the peels give off a pleasant scent throughout the house.

5. Clean tough stains from the microwave

For the inside of your microwave, there is a trick to removing tough stains (mashed potatoes, tomato sauce, etc.).

How to do

1. Put the rind of a few oranges in a microwave-safe bowl.

2. Add water until it coats the rinds.

3. Heat the microwave on maximum power for 5 minutes.

The steam from the water naturally dissolves hardened stains.

Citric acid in the rind works on stains by killing bacteria.

4. At the end of the 5 min, wipe it with a sponge or a cloth: the stains can now be removed effortlessly.

6. Upgrade your salad dressings

For a delicious addition to your salad dressings, you can use orange flavored olive oil.

How to do

1. Add orange peel to your olive oil.

For 475 ml, you need the peel of an orange.

2. In a saucepan, brown the oil and bark over low heat for 5 min.

3. Let the oil cool.

4. Drain the oil to remove the rind and return to the bottle.

5. Use this fragrant olive oil to prepare your dressings.

The citric acid in the rind adds a touch of acidity and gives a citrus aftertaste to your salads.

7. Remove traces of limestone from your glasses

Thanks to this trick based on orange peels, your glasses will regain all their shine.

How to do

1. Fill your sink with hot water.

2. Add 1 handful of orange peels to the sink.

3. Soak your glasses in this water for 5 min.

4. Then wash your glasses with your usual dish soap.

The citric acid in the bark destroys the traces of lime that make your glasses opaque.

8. Prevent aphids from destroying your plants

Aphids can completely destroy your plants: roses, tomatoes, sunflowers, etc.

But did you know that you can protect plants against aphids with orange peel?

Ingredients

- orange peels (the equivalent of 60 ml to 120 ml in a graduated glass)

- 75 cl to 1 l of hot water

- 1 sprayer

How to do

1. Let the rinds sit in hot water for 10 minutes.

2. Once the mixture has cooled, pour it into a sprayer.

3. Spray this mixture on your plants once a week.

Aphids are naturally attracted to the scent of orange.

But citric acid weakens their bodies and ultimately kills them - harmless to your plants.

(This tip also works on all soft-bodied insects and slugs).

9. Clean the worktop without chemicals

Cleaning products may be effective, but they contain a lot of toxic products.

Why not use an equally effective homemade magic cleanser? It’s extremely easy.

Ingredients

- the peel of an orange

- 30 cl of white vinegar

- 1 sprayer

How to do

1. Pour the white vinegar into the sprayer.

2. Add the bark to the vinegar.

3. Close the bottle and let macerate for 2 weeks.

It is an extremely effective cleanser.

The citric acid in the orange dissolves grease and the white vinegar disinfects surfaces.

10. Eliminate bad smells from the garbage disposal system

Garbage disposals are convenient, but can sometimes give off bad odors.

Here is a simple solution to end this glitch.

How to do

1. Place the rind of an orange in your garbage disposal.

2. Switch on the grinder for 30 sec.

The citric acid in the bark completely neutralizes bad odors.

In addition, this trick is also effective in removing food particles stuck to the blades of your grinder.

Indeed, the coarse texture of the bark naturally scours the blades.

3. Repeat once a week or when necessary.

Do you know of any other uses for recycling orange peels? Share them with us in the comments. We can't wait to hear from you!

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