Oranges are a delicious and refreshing fruit that provides many nutrients to our body. However, most of the time we just keep the pulp and discard the skins. You do not know what you’re missing!
Reuse orange peels
Orange peels have multiple uses in the home, from cleaning to personal care. Here are some ways to make the most of this part of the fruit, watch the video below:
Home clean
1. All-purpose cleaner: Place the orange peels in a jar and cover it with white vinegar. Let it sit for a week and then use it as a surface cleaner in your home. The vinegar acts as a disinfectant and the orange gives it a pleasant citrus aroma.
2. Eliminate bad odors: If you have an environment with bad smells, such as the refrigerator or garbage cans, place some orange peels in them. The absorbent properties of orange will help neutralize unpleasant odors.
Personal care
1. Natural scrub: Crush orange peels and mix them with sugar or salt to create a revitalizing homemade scrub. Use it on your body to remove dead cells and leave your skin soft and radiant.
2. Natural air freshener: If you want to give your home a fresh and pleasant aroma, place some orange peels in boiling water and let its vitality-filled fragrance spread throughout the house.
Additional benefits
Not only useful in home and personal care, orange peels also have health benefits:
- 1. Digestion: Consuming infusions made with orange peels can help improve digestion and relieve indigestion.
- 2. Emotional well-being: The citrus aroma of orange peels can have positive effects on mood, reducing stress and anxiety.
- 3. Vitamins and antioxidants: Orange peels contain vitamin C and other antioxidants beneficial to health.
Don’t forget that orange peels can be used in many ways, instead of simply throwing them away. Furthermore, by reusing them, you will be adopting a more sustainable and environmentally friendly attitude. Take advantage of this valuable source of benefits in your home today!