How to Use Oranges Around the House
Oranges are one of the most popular fruits in the world. They are sweet and juicy, a wonderful source of vitamin C and generally available winter through summer. Oranges not only make a wonderful snack. Their scent and the essential oils found in their peels make them handy all around the house.
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Fill the house with the scent of citrus: make a stovetop potpourri. Simmer the peels of several oranges (and lemons) in two cups of water with a dash of cinnamon in an aluminum pan. Add water as needed so the pot doesn't boil dry.
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Deter cats from using the lawn or garden as a litter box. Spread around a mixture of orange peels and coffee grounds near the felines' favorite places.
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Create a quick mosquito repellent. Rub fresh orange peels over exposed skin to ward off mosquitoes and gnats that are repulsed by the essential oils found in the peels.
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Give ants the boot. Puree a handful of orange peels in a blender with a cup of warm water. Pour the solution carefully into the anthills to send the resident packing.
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Freshen up closets with a classic orange pomander. Push cloves into the skin of a fresh, whole orange and hang it with a piece of string or ribbon to scent a closet for years.
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Make the best kindling with the scent of orange. Air-dry orange peels, which contain flammable oils that burn longer, and use them to kindle fires instead of newspaper.
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