To Do with Oranges
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Use for Kindling
Dried orange and lemon peels are a far superior choice for use as kindling than newspaper. Not only do they smell better and produce less creosote than newspaper, but the flammable oils found inside the peels enable them to burn much longer than paper.
Dried orange and lemon peels are a far superior choice for use as kindling than newspaper. Not only do they smell better and produce less creosote than newspaper, but the flammable oils found inside the peels enable them to burn much longer than paper.
Make a Pomander
Pomanders have been used for centuries to fill small spaces with a delightful fragrance as well as to combat moths. They are also incredibly easy to make. Take a bunch of cloves and stick them into an orange, covering the whole surface. Now suspend your pomander using a piece of string, wool or monofilament fishing line inside a wardrobe or cupboard, and it will keep the space smelling fresh for years
Simmer for Stovetop Potpourri
Fill your abode with a refreshing citrus scent by simmering several orange and/or lemon peels in 1–2 cups of water in an aluminium saucepan for a few hours. Add water as needed during the simmering. This process freshens up the pot as well as the air in your home.
Keep Cats Off Your Lawn
Are the neighbour’s cats still mistaking your lawn for their litter tray? Gently point them elsewhere by making a mixture of orange peels and coffee grounds and distributing it around the cats’ ‘old haunts.’ If they don’t take the hint, lay down a second batch and try moistening it with a bit of water.
Show Ants the Door
Get rid of the ants in your garden, on your patio and along the foundations of your home. In a blender, make a smooth puree of a few orange peels in 1 cup of warm water. Slowly pour the solution over and into anthills to send the little pests packing. Repeat the process if they return.
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