New Year’s holidays are associated with a plethora of citrus fruits for many people. If you have leftover peels after making mulled wine or eating a kilogram of oranges, don’t rush to throw them away — you can create many useful things from them: from an eco-friendly cleaning agent to a natural repellent.
By adding an alcohol extract from orange peels to 9% table vinegar, you will get an excellent degreasing agent for surfaces. Your kitchen will shine, and the pleasant citrus aroma will create a cozy atmosphere. Don’t forget to wear gloves before you start cleaning.
Do you love aromatic candles and sticks? You can fill your home with a fruity fresh scent using dried orange peels. The peels burn beautifully and do not contain chemical fragrances.
Orange peels can be a great addition to tea. Thoroughly wash, dry, and chop the peels, then mix them with tea leaves. By brewing this mixture, you can enjoy a refreshing aroma and pleasant taste of the drink.
Prepare a fragrant orange extract that can be used in baking. For this, place washed and chopped peels in a glass jar, cover them with food-grade ethyl alcohol, and let it steep for two weeks.
Additionally, orange peels can help repel mosquitoes and ants. Scatter the peels of this citrus in the garden or place them at the entrance of your home to deter pesky insects.
Don’t forget about the beneficial properties of the fruit itself. Oranges are rich in vitamin C, which boosts the immune system, as well as fiber, which is essential for digestion. They also contain folic acid, beta-carotene, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. The fruits help replenish deficiencies in vitamins B, A, and C, improve blood condition, and support heart and vascular health.
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