We are all aware of the benefits of eating oranges, after enjoying this treat, we toss the peels in the garbage. You may want to keep reading to find out why you may want to stop doing so.

I for one will definitely save my orange peels, I don’t have a fireplace, but I do have an outdoor fire pit. The peels of an orange have a high content of flammable oil. Fry the peel for a great firestarter of kindling.

Make a stove-top potpourri! Cut up orange peels, add them to a saucepan, with i cinnamon stick, and a few cloves. Fill to the top with water. Simmer for a nice potpourri.

For an all-natural face and body exfoliator, dry orange peels in the sun or oven. Process them in a food processor or coffee grinder. Mix with chickpea flour for a cleanser that can be used for your face and body.

Soak orange peels in ACV (apple cider vinegar) and use as a hair rinse. Do the neighborhood cats roam all over your grass? Make a mixture of coffee ground and orange peels, place this where the cat roams. If, the problem continues, put down a second batch, moistened with water.

Get rid of mosquitos and gnats naturally. Rub fresh orange or lemon peels over your exposed skin to keep mosquitoes and gnats away. The smell repulses both.

Have an ant issue? Combat it naturally versus using chemical sprays and granules. In a blender make a smooth puree with a few orange peels in 1 cup of warm water. Slowly pour the solution over and into ant hills. Also use this in your garden, near your outdoor seating space, and along your home’s foundation.

Now and then you may need to scrub your cast iron pan. Half an orange with some coffee grounds poured into it for a great scrubber. The orange peel protects your hands from the abrasive coffee grounds, and citrus has cleaning power. Discard the used peel in a compost for your garden.

Eliminate the foul odor of your garbage disposal. Keep peels in a jar or bowl under your sink. After they dry, periodically put them down the garbage disposal. They not only smell nice but help clean the blades.

In the past I posted how to make lemon vinegar cleaner. I will repost the recipe, however using orange this time.

All-Purpose Orange Vinegar Cleaner:

• Fill container of your choice with cut up orange peels. (I use Mason jars)
• Add vinegar to cover the peels. Seal with tight-fitting lid.
• Put it away and forget about it for two weeks, mark your calendar.
• After two weeks, strain the orange peels from the vinegar, then add water. I use a 50/50 mix.

The first time I used my cleaning solution was under the hood of my stove, it quickly overpowered the grease and grime accumulated there. Following is a list of things you cannot clean with vinegar.

1. Granite, Marble, or Soapstone counterparts.
2. Kitchen knives
3. Egg-based messes
4. Clothes iron
5. Solid wood furniture
6. Metal surfaces

Clean your microwave by placing orange peels in a bowl of water and microwave for five minutes. Wipe out the microwave clean with a sponge.

Rub an empty orange peel across your cutting boards to deodorize them. Boil orange rinds in your tea kettle or a pan that has burnt on stuff stuck to it. Let it sit for an hour or more and the grime will come right off.

This last one will surprise everyone, as it certainly did me. If you suffer from migraine headaches, boil orange peels and let them steep for 10 minutes. Drink as a tea for a remedy for migraine headaches.

When at all possible, we should strive to use natural cleaners and remedies. My mission is to share you with knowledge about how to do that. I do hope that mission was accomplished!

Until next time,

Peace, Love, and Blessings💖

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