{"id":1457,"date":"2020-08-09T11:01:58","date_gmt":"2020-08-09T09:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/uses-of-orange-peel-you-didnt-know\/"},"modified":"2020-09-03T13:00:39","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T11:00:39","slug":"uses-of-orange-peel-you-didnt-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/en\/uses-of-orange-peel-you-didnt-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Uses of orange peel you didn&#8217;t know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Orange <b>peels<\/b> they have many more utilities than we can imagine, whether within the field of food or even for the manufacture of silk, cleaning, etc., and it is a very useful resource that we can make a great advantage of, so it is worth knowing the many options that we have at our disposal to do so.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u00cdndice de Contenidos<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d7fa8e1aa68\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 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home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/en\/uses-of-orange-peel-you-didnt-know\/#Dry_shell_to_light_a_fire\" >Dry shell to light a fire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/en\/uses-of-orange-peel-you-didnt-know\/#Orange_essential_oils\" >Orange essential oils<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/en\/uses-of-orange-peel-you-didnt-know\/#Fight_bad_smells_in_the_fridge\" >Fight bad smells in the fridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/en\/uses-of-orange-peel-you-didnt-know\/#Make_your_own_tasty_and_healthy_infusion\" >Make your own tasty and healthy infusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/en\/uses-of-orange-peel-you-didnt-know\/#Orange_peel_to_scare_off_mosquitoes\" >Orange peel to scare off mosquitoes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/en\/uses-of-orange-peel-you-didnt-know\/#Using_orange_peel_to_make_fertilizer\" >Using orange peel to make fertilizer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/en\/uses-of-orange-peel-you-didnt-know\/#Makes_orange_peel_bath_salts\" >Makes orange peel bath salts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/en\/uses-of-orange-peel-you-didnt-know\/#Create_your_own_orange_perfume\" >Create your own orange perfume<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Orange_peels_to_make_silk\"><\/span>Orange peels to make silk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Orange peels serve to make silk, and in fact, it is a type of yarn that is breaking molds from the hand of several luxury clothing designers, having been adopted as an ecological and top alternative within the fashion world.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1412\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1412\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1412 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cascaras-naranja-usos.jpg\" alt=\"Orange peel\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cascaras-naranja-usos.jpg 800w, https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cascaras-naranja-usos-416x279.jpg 416w, https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cascaras-naranja-usos-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1412\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Orange peels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_you_know_it_serves_as_a_cleaner_and_to_remove_stains\"><\/span>Did you know it serves as a cleaner and to remove stains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We use the fresh shell (unscoded) as if it were a scouring on the stainless steel, so we will be able to remove the stains.<\/p>\n<p>We can also make a mixture of orange peel and vinegar that we will let rest for two weeks.<\/p>\n<p>After this time, we filter and the resulting liquid serves to clean a multitude of surfaces including marble and wood.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"End_the_smell_of_feet_at_home\"><\/span>End the smell of feet at home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We insert the orange peel into the shoe or shoe overnight, so not only will the shoe stop smelling, but the room will not stink.<\/p>\n<p>It is important that it is fresh, since only in this way will we be able to take advantage of the <b>orange peel properties,<\/b>since otherwise it will not work properly.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dry_shell_to_light_a_fire\"><\/span>Dry shell to light a fire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dried shell burns very well, so we can use it for the fireplace and barbecue instead of the fuel dice and other more common products.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1406\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1406\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1406 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/usos-cascara-naranja.jpg\" alt=\"Peeling orange\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/usos-cascara-naranja.jpg 800w, https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/usos-cascara-naranja-416x277.jpg 416w, https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/usos-cascara-naranja-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peeling <strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/en\/\">oranges<\/a> <\/strong>and pulling out the shells<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Orange_essential_oils\"><\/span>Orange essential oils<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Essential oils are useful for improving the condition and quality of our skin, as well as for using them as a component in our <b>perfumes<\/b> and <b>home flavorings.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The process is very simple, since all we have to do is cook dried orange peel with a little oil and water in a pot for about six hours over a low heat.<\/p>\n<p>Then we put everything into a container and add some more oil, then store it in a dark place.<\/p>\n<p>We wait about five days shaking the compound a little each day, and from the sixth day we can start using our <b>natural orange essential oil<\/b> by applying it directly to our body or making compositions to manufacture hygiene and cleaning products.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fight_bad_smells_in_the_fridge\"><\/span>Fight bad smells in the fridge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have bad smells in the fridge, the best thing you can do is use this <b>natural deodorant<\/b> that is easily made by mixing orange peel with salt.<\/p>\n<p>Place the container inside the fridge and for a couple of weeks we will keep the <b>fridge free of odors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_your_own_tasty_and_healthy_infusion\"><\/span>Make your own tasty and healthy infusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The properties of <b>orange peel<\/b>are well known to all, so it will also serve us to prepare a very healthy and ideal infusion for when we are patchy.<\/p>\n<p>All we have to do is boil grated orange peel in water for five minutes.<\/p>\n<p>We take out to let rest for another five minutes and we can consume.<\/p>\n<p>This is a fantastic natural remedy for coughing, digestion problems, to prevent and fight infections,helps to lose weight and also to lower cholesterol levels.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Orange_peel_to_scare_off_mosquitoes\"><\/span>Orange peel to scare off mosquitoes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All we have to do is hang orange peel strips in the areas where we are, so that mosquitoes won&#8217;t approach or will do so in a much smaller amount.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to being a <b>natural mosquito repellent,<\/b>it also helps to repel other insects and bugs such as flies and ants.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_orange_peel_to_make_fertilizer\"><\/span>Using orange peel to make fertilizer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Remember that orange peel is very useful to make fertilizer, since it is organic matter, so we only have to put it in a compost and wait for it to break down.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Makes_orange_peel_bath_salts\"><\/span>Makes orange peel bath salts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With orange peel we can also manufacture <b>orange peel bath salts<\/b> in a very simple way, because we only have to let it dry and then grate it, so that we will only have to insert it as is in our bathrooms.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1409\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1409\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1409 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/naranja-pelada-cascara.jpg\" alt=\"Peeled orange\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/naranja-pelada-cascara.jpg 800w, https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/naranja-pelada-cascara-416x278.jpg 416w, https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/naranja-pelada-cascara-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1409\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The peel of a peeled orange<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_your_own_orange_perfume\"><\/span>Create your own orange perfume<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It may also be a good idea to prepare your own orange perfume, as you&#8217;re just going to need ingredients and the process is really simple.<\/p>\n<p>In this sense, we see the possibility of using essential oils that we buy in the store, or directly the grace would be in making them ourselves from <b>orange peel<\/b> as we explained a little higher, so we would make it a completely natural perfume and respect the <b>dry orange peel properties.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Basically what we have to do is mix alcohol, water and essential oil in a container, which we will put on the heat to cook and let stand for a month.<\/p>\n<p>Then we freeze it and let defrost at room temperature to proceed to filter it with a paper filter and we will have our perfume prepared.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, orange peels give a lot of play, allowing us both to manufacture healthy and high quality culinary products, as well as even cleaning products, bath salts, avoid bad odors and of course manufacture silk, thus being a very versatile ingredient that we will be able to make a great advantage of.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Orange peels they have many more utilities than we can imagine, whether within the field of food or even for the manufacture of silk, cleaning, etc., and it is a very useful resource that we can make a great advantage of, so it is worth knowing the many options that we have at our disposal &#8230; <a title=\"Uses of orange peel you didn&#8217;t know\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/naranjasamparo.net\/blog\/en\/uses-of-orange-peel-you-didnt-know\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Uses of orange peel you didn&#8217;t know\">Read 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