Orange peels can be used in a variety of ways, from cleaning to cooking to beauty products. Here are some ideas:
Cleaning:
- Make a natural surface cleaner by simmering orange peels in water and then pouring the cooled mixture into a spray bottle.
- Deodorize your garbage disposal by cutting orange peels into thin strips and adding them to the disposal. Turn it on and let the oils from the peels deodorize the garbage disposal.
- Make a citrus-infused vinegar cleaner by soaking orange peels in white vinegar for a couple of weeks, then straining the mixture and using it to clean surfaces.
- Use dried and ground orange peels to remove coffee stains from mugs.
Cooking:
- Make candied orange peel by boiling orange peels in sugar water and then coating them in sugar.
- Use fresh orange peel in recipes like orange marmalade.
Beauty Products:
- Use dried and ground orange peels as an ingredient in homemade beauty products for hair, skin, or teeth.
- Make a natural citrus cleaner by soaking orange peels in white vinegar for a couple of weeks, then straining the mixture and using it to clean surfaces.
- Use dried and ground orange peels in cloth sachets to absorb musty odors in your home.
Positive aspects of using orange peels:
- Orange peels are a natural and eco-friendly alternative to many cleaning and beauty products.
- They can be used in a variety of ways, from cleaning to cooking to beauty products.
- Orange peels have a lovely scent that can add a fresh aroma to your home.
Negative aspects of using orange peels:
- Orange peels can be difficult to work with, as they are tough and can be hard to cut and peel.
- Some people may be allergic to the oils in orange peels.
Ingredients or materials:
- Orange peels
- Water
- White vinegar
- Sugar
- Herbs or spices (optional)
- Salt
- Vanilla extract