From enhancing the flavor of dishes, to becoming an instant deodorizer for your refrigerator, we have compiled a list of great uses for citrus peels at home.
Green living is becoming more and more prevalent among households nowadays. With the increasing knowledge on the detrimental effects of chemicals on health, more and more people are choosing to go natural. So skip those chemical-laden products and let's see the benefits we can get from citrus peels.
Citrus peels (lemon, orange, lime) are good for deodorizing refrigerators and other areas at home that are common to having unpleasant odors. Simply place a bowl of citrus peels inside your refrigerator to give it an instant boost of freshness, About Home suggested.
If your trash bin smells worse than the trash inside, you can eliminate this awful smell with the use of citrus peels. To do this, first, you must freeze pieces of peels in an ice cube tray. Then, when the peels have already been in the freezer for quite some time, place one or two inside the bin.
You can also deodorize your entire home with the use of citrus peels. Just place a couple of peels in a pot of water on low heat. Allow the peels to simmer in order to release the natural oils and infuse the scent with the air of the entire room for an all-natural air freshener.
Citrus peels are also great for cleaning! Simply mix in the peels with vinegar and allow them to sit for a week or two. After that, stir in half of the mixture with an equal portion of water and you've got an instant homemade cleaner.
Peels and juices are also great for polishing elements like copper, brass and aluminum. Apartment Therapy recommends the use of lemon juice to polish copper and a mixture of lemon juice and cream of tartar for brass and aluminum.
Pureed orange peels can be used to get rid of anthills. Simply puree a couple of orange peels in a cup of warm water and pour the solution over the anthills.
