Are You Throwing Away Your Orange Peels? Here Are 8 Amazing Ways To Use Them

Orange peels have a pleasant flavour and can be used to lend a zesty flavour to a variety of meals or as deodorizers, bug repellents, cleaning purposes as well.

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New Delhi: Oranges are the best natural source of vitamin C. They are lovely and can even be used in numerous recipes and desserts. Additionally, they are incredibly beneficial to your health and skin due to their high vitamin C concentration. We usually discard the orange peels once we've finished eating the fruit. It's such a waste considering orange peels may be used in a variety of ways around the house.

Orange peels have a pleasant flavour and can be used to lend a zesty flavour to a variety of meals. You can also utilise them in various ways such as deodorizers, bug repellents, cleaning purposes, and many other purposes around your household. 

Listed below are 8 interesting ways in which you can use orange peels.

1. Cleansing Mask:

The orange peel removes excess oil from the skin while also hydrating it. All you need to do is combine 2 teaspoons of orange peel powder, 1 teaspoon of milk, and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil. With this mask, follow the simple 15-minute stay pack time and pat dry with a clean towel. It will leave your skin looking and feeling wonderful.

2. Orange- Scented Candle:

Orange peels can also be used to produce a homemade candle where the peels can be infused inside. To make your home smell fresh and tropical, simply add finely shredded pieces of orange peel to the wax and other components.

3. Teeth-Whitening:

One of the most effective natural teeth-whitening solutions is orange peel. It is used twice a day by gently massaging the teeth with the interior pulp of the orange peel.

4. Shine Your Wooden Furniture:

Wooden furniture eventually becomes dull and needs to be re-polished. You don't have to buy pricey polishes or hire a professional to handle the job any longer. Simply brush the white side of the orange peels over your dingy wood furniture. After wiping it down with a moist cloth, you'll be amazed at how shiny and new your hardwood furniture has become.

5. Bath Oil:

To prepare orange bath oil, soak the peels in alcohol for three days. The peels are then ground to obtain the oil. Orange oil is well-known for its anti-inflammatory effects, as well as its ability to improve skin tone and texture.

6. Preparing Orange Tea:

Put dried orange peels in boiling water for a few minutes and you'll have orange tea without using any tea bags. When you feel congested, it's an excellent drink for opening up your sinuses.

7. Make Your Own Compost:

Instead of tossing away the orange peels, save them and turn them into your own compost. Yes, orange peels are high in nutrients and can be used to enrich compost. Put them in a compost pile and utilise the compost to make your garden soil healthy and fresh. 

8. Make Your Own Air-Freshener:

Boil the orange peels in a kettle of water for few minutes on the stove. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and use as an air freshener to naturally eliminate odours in the home.