Here are the surprising uses of orange
Many people may not know that delicious citrus fruit called orange has surprising uses and here are some of them.
Aside from making a healthy lemonade out of it, especially during summer, there are still a lot of ways one can use this fruit.
Deodorant/Drives away bad odor
“Boiling orange peel on the stove top with spices like cinnamon and clove is the BEST way to make your home smell amazing.” – from Taste of Home.
Dry the peel to make it a long-lasting air freshener at home. Orange can also eliminate the lingering undesirable odor in your refrigerator. Use it as a deodorizer. It can also be used in eliminating odor from the garbage.
Cleaner
Take the white part of the fruit’s rind then put the peel inside a bottle of vinegar. Let it sit for two weeks, don’t forget to shake the container every day. After two weeks, strain the liquid mixture in another container. This is perfect as a chemical-free cleaner.
For grime, “squeeze orange peels over “sticky” spots caused by spills or the residue from stickers, according to Reader’s Digest.
Can spice up your salad
You can add a “citrusy” flavor to your salad buy adding this fruit. There are also orange-based salad recipes.
Orange peel candy
Yes, the outer part of this fruit can be transformed into candies. Candied peels can be used as desserts toppings or addition to baked goodies.
For skin
Exfoliate – Cut the orange and dip it in coarse, raw sugar. Rub it to your skin. “The coarse sugar removes the dead skin and oils and juices from the orange soften the skin.” – Taste of Home
Refreshed skin – Rub the peels of oranges to your skin and leave it for a few minutes. “Oranges are amongst the least acidic citrus fruits, although they still contain vitamins C and E as well as antioxidants and zinc which can help smoothen skin. So if you have acne-prone or oily skin, it’s perfect for you.” – Dr. Catherine Chang, MD of Cassileth Plastic Surgery
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