Looking for a natural and effective way to keep your home clean and fresh? Say goodbye to harsh chemicals and hello to a zero-waste DIY Homemade All-Purpose Surface Cleaner made with from citrus peels. Not only does it leave your surfaces sparkling, but your reducing waste by giving your citrus a second purpose.
A simple vinegar to make for cleaning laundry or around the home.
Looking for some natural products you can clean your home with? Cleaning products with natural ingredients can be found in stores, but they sure don't come cheap. When it comes to cleaning your home with ingredients you trust, the best way to get the right thing is to make it. We found the best homemade cleaner
You make some homemade lemonade; you chuck the peels. You eat an orange for a snack; you throw the peel in the compost. You add some lime to the coconut; the peel gets pitched. It’s a shame that up to 40% of the fruit is just wasted. But it doesn’t have to be! There are a plethora of uses for your citrus peelings. DIY Citrus Vinegar Cleaner One of my personal favorites is using the grease smashing properties of citrus and combining it with the might of vinegar. Together they are a disinfecting powerhouse that is nearly unstoppable. And making it is crazy easy. Just fill a mason jar with your collected citrus peels. I use orange peels, but you can also add lemon peels. Once filled to capacity, pour in white vinegar to the top of the jar. Then put the lid on and let sit for a minimum of 2 weeks. Strain out the peels and combine the vinegar with water at a 50/50 ratio. If you want to get extra fancy, add some dried herbs to your spray bottle for an olfactory delight. Your kitchen and bathroom counters won’t know what hit ‘em! Please note, citrus may damage some surfaces. Do not use on granite, marble, stone or hardwood floors, or painted surfaces. Our orange canning jar labels and pastel dots labels are nice options for labelling your concoctions! Citrus Deodorizers and Potpourris Orange and lemon peels also make tremendous deodorizers. They have the natural ability of absorbing foul odors. Place some peels in the back of your fridge or in the base of your kitchen garbage can to keep things smelling fresh. Shred peels in your garbage disposal to release that great citrus smell in your kitchen. Make a refreshing potpourri by simmering peels in water with some cinnamon and cloves. Add cut up peels to stockings and hang in closest or cars. Your nose will thank you, especially when you replace synthetic fragrances with FREE and natural scents. Lemon Peel Cleaners Lemons are especially handy for removing hard water stains on faucets. Rub fresh lemon peels onto stainless steel faucets to remove unsightly white buildup. Repeat as needed and your faucets will shine bright! This will also work on copper, silverware, pots and pans. Are you a coffee or tea junky who is also bad at cleaning stained mugs and pots? Lemon to the rescue! Add some salt to the outside of a lemon peel to rub away stains on mugs. Coffee tastes better from a clean pot, so don’t forget to clean that too. Add lemon peels and water to your pot, then turn on. As the pot heats, citric acid is released from the peels and melts the stains away. Coffee anyone? Citrus Vinegar Pest & Cat Repellant Another great household use for peels is as a pest deterrent. Citrus has an acidic oil in its peels called d-limonene. This substance is toxic to ants and will kill them if they come in contact with it. You can make a citrus-vinegar mixture similar to the cleaning formula above. Put some peels in a pot and cover with white vinegar. Heat the pot to almost boiling, then turn the heat off and let it sit for 2-12 hours. The longer you let it sit, the stronger the concentration. Strain the liquid into a spray bottle and have at those ant intruders! You can also add citrus peels to flower beds and gardens to repel cats. I personally tried this with no luck. If you have tried everything else to repel cats, it's worth a try. Just cut orange peels up into one inch pieces. Scatter in your flower beds or anywhere you don't want cats. Add new peels once a week to refresh. No need to remove the old peels outside since they'll decompose. Another option is to make a citrus repellant spray for cats. Bring 2 cups of water and 1 cup of chopped citrus peels (orange, lemon, or limes) to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, then strain the peels out and add to a spray bottle. If anyone has luck with any non-lethal cat repellant, I would LOVE to hear about it!! This solution is also supposed to work for dogs, but why on earth would you want to repel them? ;) Add Citrus Peels to Food Candied citrus peels are definitely the place to start. So delicious, once you make them you will accept no substitutes. This Candied Citrus Peel recipe would be great on baked goods or ice cream. And just imagine them dipped in dark chocolate. Mmmmmmm. This citrus infused vinegar recipe is great for salads or cocktails. If you want a vinegar with a knockout color, try this Blood Orange Balsamic Vinegar recipe. Stop buying expensive store-bought extracts! They are so easy and cost-effective to make yourself. In no time you can whip up some lemon or orange extract in your kitchen. Citrus extracts are perfect for holiday gifts or favors once packaged up in cute bottles or mason jars. Make citrus ice cubes by infusing water with leftover peels. Add peels to a pot of hot water and steep until infused. Freeze orange, lemon, and limes cubes, or combine all flavors together. Lemon ice cubes are especially tasty in ice tea. You can also use citrus zests in food like our Zesty Lime Curd recipe. Spread this delicious curd in a baked tart shell for a quick dessert. Top the tart with a ring of fresh raspberries or a twisted lime slice to impress. Or try this vibrant Three Citrus & Vanilla Bean Marmalade recipe. This citrus marmalade would make a great holiday gift. Your kitchen will smell amazing as you zest your citrus. Use our free printable tags and labels to decorate your jars for gift-giving. Want more citrus canning recipes? See our Citrus Canning Recipes blog post for jam, jelly, marmalade & more! Shop our Citrus Canning Label Collection to label all of your lemon, lime, and orange goodie jars. One of the easiest ways to enjoy your citrus peels is to dehydrate them and add them… to everything! Trail mix, oatmeal, cupcakes, pancakes, smoothies, salads, ice cream, chicken or fish… okay, you get it. Preparing your dehydrated peels is easy. Just slice them into bite-sized pieces and leave them out to dry. Easy-peasy! Or, if you want to speed the process up, place peels on a cookie sheet in a 200° oven and let them bake for a couple hours. You’ll know they are done when the edges start to curl up. And I guess I should mention, you want to use organic oranges if you are going to consume the peels. Don’t forget to wash them, too! I run dried citrus peels through my spice grinder to make a wonderful powder. The citrus powder is perfect for adding to dressings, marinades, smoothies, or baked goods. Store the citrus powder in a recycled spice jar and shake away! Health & Beauty Benefits of Citrus Peels Another fantastic use for dried peels is to make your own… wait for it… homemade Vitamin C powder! YASSSS!!! Citrus is high in Vitamin C, but the nutrients are concentrated in the peels. In fact, the peels have nearly twice the Vitamin C as the flesh. Put dehydrated peels in a spice grinder and you have fresh Vitamin C powder. This is better than anything you can buy at a store. That’s because your homemade version will contain live enzymes that the pharmacy varieties lack. Use as a natural supplement by adding to water, smoothies, or foods. And that leads me to the other health benefits of citrus peels. Orange peels are nutrient rich and healthier than the flesh of the fruit. The peel is loaded with flavonoids, which are antioxidant compounds known for assisting in the prevention of chronic health conditions. The flavonoid hesperidin has been shown to benefit those suffering with heart disease. It significantly lowers diastolic blood pressure. And polymethoxylated flavones have been shown to lower cholesterol just as well as prescription drugs, without any possible side effects. Those polymethoxylated flavones are also suspected to be protective against the occurrence of cancers, though research is still in the early stages. Lemon peels are fantastic for skin care. The citric acid in them is a bleaching agent, therefore, they act as a natural skin lightener. They may also enhance the softness and clarity of your skin by removing dead skin cells and stimulating new skin growth. To help with acne, wash and grate the skin of 5-8 lemons and add their juice into a bowl. Mix together, store in a bottle, and shake before using. Apply the mixture to your skin and massage in a circular motion once a day. Leave the solution on for about 5 minutes. You'll feel the tingle as it seeps into your pores. Rinse and dry your face. Citrus Peels Crafts & Jewelry Dried citrus peels look gorgeous formed into roses. It does take patience and a steady hand. Use a knife to strip the peel off in one long piece. Then roll the peel up into a rosette and pin in place with a toothpick until dried. The final citrus flowers are great in potpourri, decorations, or used in jewelry. Get extra crafty and make an orange peel bead necklace. Follow our Citrus Canning Pinterest Board for even more recipes! Sign up for our newsletter to get more gardening tips, product updates, & a 10% off coupon on your first order of canning labels in our shop. We LOVE preventing food waste! What ways have you repurposed leftover citrus peels? Let us know in the comments below.
How to make citrus cleaner with lemon peels or orange peels.
You make some homemade lemonade; you chuck the peels. You eat an orange for a snack; you throw the peel in the compost. You add some lime to the coconut; the peel gets pitched. It’s a shame that up to 40% of the fruit is just wasted. But it doesn’t have to be! There are a plethora of uses for your citrus peelings. DIY Citrus Vinegar Cleaner One of my personal favorites is using the grease smashing properties of citrus and combining it with the might of vinegar. Together they are a disinfecting powerhouse that is nearly unstoppable. And making it is crazy easy. Just fill a mason jar with your collected citrus peels. I use orange peels, but you can also add lemon peels. Once filled to capacity, pour in white vinegar to the top of the jar. Then put the lid on and let sit for a minimum of 2 weeks. Strain out the peels and combine the vinegar with water at a 50/50 ratio. If you want to get extra fancy, add some dried herbs to your spray bottle for an olfactory delight. Your kitchen and bathroom counters won’t know what hit ‘em! Please note, citrus may damage some surfaces. Do not use on granite, marble, stone or hardwood floors, or painted surfaces. Our orange canning jar labels and pastel dots labels are nice options for labelling your concoctions! Citrus Deodorizers and Potpourris Orange and lemon peels also make tremendous deodorizers. They have the natural ability of absorbing foul odors. Place some peels in the back of your fridge or in the base of your kitchen garbage can to keep things smelling fresh. Shred peels in your garbage disposal to release that great citrus smell in your kitchen. Make a refreshing potpourri by simmering peels in water with some cinnamon and cloves. Add cut up peels to stockings and hang in closest or cars. Your nose will thank you, especially when you replace synthetic fragrances with FREE and natural scents. Lemon Peel Cleaners Lemons are especially handy for removing hard water stains on faucets. Rub fresh lemon peels onto stainless steel faucets to remove unsightly white buildup. Repeat as needed and your faucets will shine bright! This will also work on copper, silverware, pots and pans. Are you a coffee or tea junky who is also bad at cleaning stained mugs and pots? Lemon to the rescue! Add some salt to the outside of a lemon peel to rub away stains on mugs. Coffee tastes better from a clean pot, so don’t forget to clean that too. Add lemon peels and water to your pot, then turn on. As the pot heats, citric acid is released from the peels and melts the stains away. Coffee anyone? Citrus Vinegar Pest & Cat Repellant Another great household use for peels is as a pest deterrent. Citrus has an acidic oil in its peels called d-limonene. This substance is toxic to ants and will kill them if they come in contact with it. You can make a citrus-vinegar mixture similar to the cleaning formula above. Put some peels in a pot and cover with white vinegar. Heat the pot to almost boiling, then turn the heat off and let it sit for 2-12 hours. The longer you let it sit, the stronger the concentration. Strain the liquid into a spray bottle and have at those ant intruders! You can also add citrus peels to flower beds and gardens to repel cats. I personally tried this with no luck. If you have tried everything else to repel cats, it's worth a try. Just cut orange peels up into one inch pieces. Scatter in your flower beds or anywhere you don't want cats. Add new peels once a week to refresh. No need to remove the old peels outside since they'll decompose. Another option is to make a citrus repellant spray for cats. Bring 2 cups of water and 1 cup of chopped citrus peels (orange, lemon, or limes) to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, then strain the peels out and add to a spray bottle. If anyone has luck with any non-lethal cat repellant, I would LOVE to hear about it!! This solution is also supposed to work for dogs, but why on earth would you want to repel them? ;) Add Citrus Peels to Food Candied citrus peels are definitely the place to start. So delicious, once you make them you will accept no substitutes. This Candied Citrus Peel recipe would be great on baked goods or ice cream. And just imagine them dipped in dark chocolate. Mmmmmmm. This citrus infused vinegar recipe is great for salads or cocktails. If you want a vinegar with a knockout color, try this Blood Orange Balsamic Vinegar recipe. Stop buying expensive store-bought extracts! They are so easy and cost-effective to make yourself. In no time you can whip up some lemon or orange extract in your kitchen. Citrus extracts are perfect for holiday gifts or favors once packaged up in cute bottles or mason jars. Make citrus ice cubes by infusing water with leftover peels. Add peels to a pot of hot water and steep until infused. Freeze orange, lemon, and limes cubes, or combine all flavors together. Lemon ice cubes are especially tasty in ice tea. You can also use citrus zests in food like our Zesty Lime Curd recipe. Spread this delicious curd in a baked tart shell for a quick dessert. Top the tart with a ring of fresh raspberries or a twisted lime slice to impress. Or try this vibrant Three Citrus & Vanilla Bean Marmalade recipe. This citrus marmalade would make a great holiday gift. Your kitchen will smell amazing as you zest your citrus. Use our free printable tags and labels to decorate your jars for gift-giving. Want more citrus canning recipes? See our Citrus Canning Recipes blog post for jam, jelly, marmalade & more! Shop our Citrus Canning Label Collection to label all of your lemon, lime, and orange goodie jars. One of the easiest ways to enjoy your citrus peels is to dehydrate them and add them… to everything! Trail mix, oatmeal, cupcakes, pancakes, smoothies, salads, ice cream, chicken or fish… okay, you get it. Preparing your dehydrated peels is easy. Just slice them into bite-sized pieces and leave them out to dry. Easy-peasy! Or, if you want to speed the process up, place peels on a cookie sheet in a 200° oven and let them bake for a couple hours. You’ll know they are done when the edges start to curl up. And I guess I should mention, you want to use organic oranges if you are going to consume the peels. Don’t forget to wash them, too! I run dried citrus peels through my spice grinder to make a wonderful powder. The citrus powder is perfect for adding to dressings, marinades, smoothies, or baked goods. Store the citrus powder in a recycled spice jar and shake away! Health & Beauty Benefits of Citrus Peels Another fantastic use for dried peels is to make your own… wait for it… homemade Vitamin C powder! YASSSS!!! Citrus is high in Vitamin C, but the nutrients are concentrated in the peels. In fact, the peels have nearly twice the Vitamin C as the flesh. Put dehydrated peels in a spice grinder and you have fresh Vitamin C powder. This is better than anything you can buy at a store. That’s because your homemade version will contain live enzymes that the pharmacy varieties lack. Use as a natural supplement by adding to water, smoothies, or foods. And that leads me to the other health benefits of citrus peels. Orange peels are nutrient rich and healthier than the flesh of the fruit. The peel is loaded with flavonoids, which are antioxidant compounds known for assisting in the prevention of chronic health conditions. The flavonoid hesperidin has been shown to benefit those suffering with heart disease. It significantly lowers diastolic blood pressure. And polymethoxylated flavones have been shown to lower cholesterol just as well as prescription drugs, without any possible side effects. Those polymethoxylated flavones are also suspected to be protective against the occurrence of cancers, though research is still in the early stages. Lemon peels are fantastic for skin care. The citric acid in them is a bleaching agent, therefore, they act as a natural skin lightener. They may also enhance the softness and clarity of your skin by removing dead skin cells and stimulating new skin growth. To help with acne, wash and grate the skin of 5-8 lemons and add their juice into a bowl. Mix together, store in a bottle, and shake before using. Apply the mixture to your skin and massage in a circular motion once a day. Leave the solution on for about 5 minutes. You'll feel the tingle as it seeps into your pores. Rinse and dry your face. Citrus Peels Crafts & Jewelry Dried citrus peels look gorgeous formed into roses. It does take patience and a steady hand. Use a knife to strip the peel off in one long piece. Then roll the peel up into a rosette and pin in place with a toothpick until dried. The final citrus flowers are great in potpourri, decorations, or used in jewelry. Get extra crafty and make an orange peel bead necklace. Follow our Citrus Canning Pinterest Board for even more recipes! Sign up for our newsletter to get more gardening tips, product updates, & a 10% off coupon on your first order of canning labels in our shop. We LOVE preventing food waste! What ways have you repurposed leftover citrus peels? Let us know in the comments below.
Next time you're the mood to deep clean your house, get to work with this easy, DIY Citrus Vinegar Cleaner.
Citrus vinegar cleaner is a wonderful all-purpose cleaner you can make at home. Try this simple, effective vinegar cleaner all over the house.
Looking to avoid harsh chemicals when you clean? Not only is this DIY cleaner non-toxic, it's a great way to use those extra citrus peels! My favorite is lime,…
We love to use natural cleaners in our home. This is our absolute go-to frugal DIY citrus-peel vinegar cleaner. It's non-toxic and it works!
Two homemade cleaners to help you use vinegar for cleaning. How to make citrus infused vinegar for a natural all purpose cleaner and an amazing tub cleaner.
Want to make your own all-purpose cleaners? Here are some DIY all-pupose cleaner recipes using different types of ingredients!
If you love making homemade cleaners, you'll LOVE this DIY Orange All-Purpose Cleaner! My favorite of all natural cleaners, it's so simple to make and super cheap too! Plus it smells amazing and works like a charm!
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Learn how to make homemade extracts and you will be able to add an amazing amount of flavor into your kitchen creations! Save money and be creative!
🍊 Made fresh to order, this dried citrus is a beautiful way to decorate your home with rustic, natural elements. These are especially festive around the holidays and easily dress up a fireplace mantel, wreath, Christmas tree, or dinner table. 🍊 All fruit is locally sourced. I select only the brightest and prettiest citrus free of defects, and bring them home to wash and dehydrate for 12+ hours. My low and slow process preserves the brilliant color of the flesh. All slices that don't make the cut are sold separately or used to make homemade cleaners, potpourris, and drink garnishes. You can purchase your own fresh citrus for crafting in my shop. 🍊 Choose from blood or navel orange, grapefruit, lemon, and lime. You can mix fruit varieties of you prefer! (8/1/2024: Blood Orange sold out. Estimated to be back in January 2025) 🍊 Custom orders/lengths available upon request. 🍊Message me for large orders (over 50 feet)
Anti-Bacterial Citrus Bin Cleaner Spray 500ml (Ecozone). Anti-Bacterial Bin Cleaner Spray Ecozone's handy Anti-Bacterial Bin Cleaner Spray is specifically designed to clean & deodorize indoor & outdoor bins at home through its powerful plant-based formula and refreshing citrus fragrance. Eliminate those nasty smells that lingering in your bin due to food residues that leak through bin bags and general decomposing. Suitable for all kitchen, vanity, recyclable, caddy & wheely bins. Can be used in conjunction with Ecozone's Multi-Purpose Microfibre Cloth. COVID-19 Update: Due to disruption in supply chain during these unprecedented times, for each order with Ecozone Direct, you may receive a trigger spray bottle with an alternative trigger to what may be seen on our website. It may be a difference in shape or colour. We are trying our best to supply our customers with our normal trigger where possible. This temporary update on the product will not affect the use of this product. Deodorises & freshens. Easy spray application. Anti-bacterial formula. Aqua, alcohol ethoxylate, alkyl polyglucoside, benzalkonium chloride, didecyldimethylammonium chloride, benzisothiazolinone, fragrance (Limonene), citric acid, Soyethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate, (C9-C11) Alkyl alcohol, ethoxylate. For more information on our ingredients policy please see here
Powerful botanical disinfectant Kills 99.99% of common household germs (including H1N1, the common cold virus, salmonella & E. coli bacteria) & pathogens Lemongrass citrus scent Works on hard, nonporous surfaces To clean: Spray onto surface & wipe (for stubborn stains, let stand for a few minutes before wiping) To disinfect & deodorize: Spray onto surface, leave for 10 minutes & allow to air-dry
How to make citrus cleaner with lemon peels or orange peels.
Homemade lemon vinegar is a great all-purpose cleaner. Adding citrus peels cuts the harsh smell of vinegar replacing it with a fresher scent.
You make some homemade lemonade; you chuck the peels. You eat an orange for a snack; you throw the peel in the compost. You add some lime to the coconut; the peel gets pitched. It’s a shame that up to 40% of the fruit is just wasted. But it doesn’t have to be! There are a plethora of uses for your citrus peelings. DIY Citrus Vinegar Cleaner One of my personal favorites is using the grease smashing properties of citrus and combining it with the might of vinegar. Together they are a disinfecting powerhouse that is nearly unstoppable. And making it is crazy easy. Just fill a mason jar with your collected citrus peels. I use orange peels, but you can also add lemon peels. Once filled to capacity, pour in white vinegar to the top of the jar. Then put the lid on and let sit for a minimum of 2 weeks. Strain out the peels and combine the vinegar with water at a 50/50 ratio. If you want to get extra fancy, add some dried herbs to your spray bottle for an olfactory delight. Your kitchen and bathroom counters won’t know what hit ‘em! Please note, citrus may damage some surfaces. Do not use on granite, marble, stone or hardwood floors, or painted surfaces. Our orange canning jar labels and pastel dots labels are nice options for labelling your concoctions! Citrus Deodorizers and Potpourris Orange and lemon peels also make tremendous deodorizers. They have the natural ability of absorbing foul odors. Place some peels in the back of your fridge or in the base of your kitchen garbage can to keep things smelling fresh. Shred peels in your garbage disposal to release that great citrus smell in your kitchen. Make a refreshing potpourri by simmering peels in water with some cinnamon and cloves. Add cut up peels to stockings and hang in closest or cars. Your nose will thank you, especially when you replace synthetic fragrances with FREE and natural scents. Lemon Peel Cleaners Lemons are especially handy for removing hard water stains on faucets. Rub fresh lemon peels onto stainless steel faucets to remove unsightly white buildup. Repeat as needed and your faucets will shine bright! This will also work on copper, silverware, pots and pans. Are you a coffee or tea junky who is also bad at cleaning stained mugs and pots? Lemon to the rescue! Add some salt to the outside of a lemon peel to rub away stains on mugs. Coffee tastes better from a clean pot, so don’t forget to clean that too. Add lemon peels and water to your pot, then turn on. As the pot heats, citric acid is released from the peels and melts the stains away. Coffee anyone? Citrus Vinegar Pest & Cat Repellant Another great household use for peels is as a pest deterrent. Citrus has an acidic oil in its peels called d-limonene. This substance is toxic to ants and will kill them if they come in contact with it. You can make a citrus-vinegar mixture similar to the cleaning formula above. Put some peels in a pot and cover with white vinegar. Heat the pot to almost boiling, then turn the heat off and let it sit for 2-12 hours. The longer you let it sit, the stronger the concentration. Strain the liquid into a spray bottle and have at those ant intruders! You can also add citrus peels to flower beds and gardens to repel cats. I personally tried this with no luck. If you have tried everything else to repel cats, it's worth a try. Just cut orange peels up into one inch pieces. Scatter in your flower beds or anywhere you don't want cats. Add new peels once a week to refresh. No need to remove the old peels outside since they'll decompose. Another option is to make a citrus repellant spray for cats. Bring 2 cups of water and 1 cup of chopped citrus peels (orange, lemon, or limes) to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, then strain the peels out and add to a spray bottle. If anyone has luck with any non-lethal cat repellant, I would LOVE to hear about it!! This solution is also supposed to work for dogs, but why on earth would you want to repel them? ;) Add Citrus Peels to Food Candied citrus peels are definitely the place to start. So delicious, once you make them you will accept no substitutes. This Candied Citrus Peel recipe would be great on baked goods or ice cream. And just imagine them dipped in dark chocolate. Mmmmmmm. This citrus infused vinegar recipe is great for salads or cocktails. If you want a vinegar with a knockout color, try this Blood Orange Balsamic Vinegar recipe. Stop buying expensive store-bought extracts! They are so easy and cost-effective to make yourself. In no time you can whip up some lemon or orange extract in your kitchen. Citrus extracts are perfect for holiday gifts or favors once packaged up in cute bottles or mason jars. Make citrus ice cubes by infusing water with leftover peels. Add peels to a pot of hot water and steep until infused. Freeze orange, lemon, and limes cubes, or combine all flavors together. Lemon ice cubes are especially tasty in ice tea. You can also use citrus zests in food like our Zesty Lime Curd recipe. Spread this delicious curd in a baked tart shell for a quick dessert. Top the tart with a ring of fresh raspberries or a twisted lime slice to impress. Or try this vibrant Three Citrus & Vanilla Bean Marmalade recipe. This citrus marmalade would make a great holiday gift. Your kitchen will smell amazing as you zest your citrus. Use our free printable tags and labels to decorate your jars for gift-giving. Want more citrus canning recipes? See our Citrus Canning Recipes blog post for jam, jelly, marmalade & more! Shop our Citrus Canning Label Collection to label all of your lemon, lime, and orange goodie jars. One of the easiest ways to enjoy your citrus peels is to dehydrate them and add them… to everything! Trail mix, oatmeal, cupcakes, pancakes, smoothies, salads, ice cream, chicken or fish… okay, you get it. Preparing your dehydrated peels is easy. Just slice them into bite-sized pieces and leave them out to dry. Easy-peasy! Or, if you want to speed the process up, place peels on a cookie sheet in a 200° oven and let them bake for a couple hours. You’ll know they are done when the edges start to curl up. And I guess I should mention, you want to use organic oranges if you are going to consume the peels. Don’t forget to wash them, too! I run dried citrus peels through my spice grinder to make a wonderful powder. The citrus powder is perfect for adding to dressings, marinades, smoothies, or baked goods. Store the citrus powder in a recycled spice jar and shake away! Health & Beauty Benefits of Citrus Peels Another fantastic use for dried peels is to make your own… wait for it… homemade Vitamin C powder! YASSSS!!! Citrus is high in Vitamin C, but the nutrients are concentrated in the peels. In fact, the peels have nearly twice the Vitamin C as the flesh. Put dehydrated peels in a spice grinder and you have fresh Vitamin C powder. This is better than anything you can buy at a store. That’s because your homemade version will contain live enzymes that the pharmacy varieties lack. Use as a natural supplement by adding to water, smoothies, or foods. And that leads me to the other health benefits of citrus peels. Orange peels are nutrient rich and healthier than the flesh of the fruit. The peel is loaded with flavonoids, which are antioxidant compounds known for assisting in the prevention of chronic health conditions. The flavonoid hesperidin has been shown to benefit those suffering with heart disease. It significantly lowers diastolic blood pressure. And polymethoxylated flavones have been shown to lower cholesterol just as well as prescription drugs, without any possible side effects. Those polymethoxylated flavones are also suspected to be protective against the occurrence of cancers, though research is still in the early stages. Lemon peels are fantastic for skin care. The citric acid in them is a bleaching agent, therefore, they act as a natural skin lightener. They may also enhance the softness and clarity of your skin by removing dead skin cells and stimulating new skin growth. To help with acne, wash and grate the skin of 5-8 lemons and add their juice into a bowl. Mix together, store in a bottle, and shake before using. Apply the mixture to your skin and massage in a circular motion once a day. Leave the solution on for about 5 minutes. You'll feel the tingle as it seeps into your pores. Rinse and dry your face. Citrus Peels Crafts & Jewelry Dried citrus peels look gorgeous formed into roses. It does take patience and a steady hand. Use a knife to strip the peel off in one long piece. Then roll the peel up into a rosette and pin in place with a toothpick until dried. The final citrus flowers are great in potpourri, decorations, or used in jewelry. Get extra crafty and make an orange peel bead necklace. Follow our Citrus Canning Pinterest Board for even more recipes! Sign up for our newsletter to get more gardening tips, product updates, & a 10% off coupon on your first order of canning labels in our shop. We LOVE preventing food waste! What ways have you repurposed leftover citrus peels? Let us know in the comments below.
Keep your home beautifully clean and fresh with Cif Lemon Cream Cleaner This cleaning cream is packed with 100% natural cleaning particles and suitable for virtually all hard surfaces Our multipurpose cream cleaner removes 100% of the toughest dirt without damage Cif Lemon multipurpose surface cleaner features a zesty citrus fragrance to leave your home smelling clean and fresh The cream cleaner bottle is made with recycled plastic* and is 100% recyclable; simply remove the sleeve before recycling From the UK's No. 1 Cleaning Cream brand** with over 50 years of cleaning expertise
Cleaner and Disinfectant, Primary Chemical None, Container Type Trigger Spray Bottle, Container Size 32 oz, Ready to Use/Concentrated Ready to Use, Recommended Dilution Ready to Use, Fragrance Citrus, Cleaner Form Liquid, Surfaces for Use On Garbage Cans, Hard Nonporous Surfaces, Plastic, Standards EPA Registered, Targeted Pathogens E-coli; H1N1; Hepatitis B; Hepatitis C; Herpes; MRSA; Norovirus; Rotavirus; Salmonella, Product Series Spray Nine, VOC Content 1 Percent
Make your home smell like a slice of heaven with this all natural essential oil citrus room spray. Use it in bathrooms, closets, vehicles, you name it.
Ditch the harsh chemicals! Make your own natural cleaning solution with this DIY citrus vinegar cleaner. It's inexpensive, effective, and leaves your home smelling fresh. Learn how to make it in just a few steps!
