By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
November 6th, 2023
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Citrus peels not only smell amazing, but you can use them for cleaning, beauty products, in gardening, and as an ingredient for recipes. Here are 6 uses of orange peels you probably didn't know.
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Orange peels have the perfect concentration of limonene oil that is great for cutting through grease and conditions on wood surfaces.
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Cut your orange peels into thin strips and add to your garbage disposal to eliminate bad odors. Turn it on and let the oils from the peels deodorize the garbage disposal.
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Make stove potpourri with a handful of orange peels, lemon peels, and a cinnamon stick to give you home a fresh scent with a citrus.
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Boil the peels in sugar syrup and coat them with sugar for a candied dessert.
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There are a lot of recipes that call for orange zest. If you’re not going to use it right away, freeze the zest in a freezer bag for future use. Orange peels are loaded with Vitamin C and add an abundance of flavor.
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If you enjoy herbal teas, you can make your own blends using dried orange peels. Mix it with herbs, florals, and even black teas for a wonderful combination.
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