More valuable than gold. Don't throw away banana peels - their usefulness in everyday life is enormous

06.02.2025 10:45

Surely many of us, after peeling a banana, immediately throw the peel in the trash.

It's a shame. In fact, this "garbage" is more valuable than gold in everyday life.

The peel of the fruit can be used for a variety of purposes, including furniture care, beauty treatments, cleaning dishes, etc.

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Furniture and footwear

Banana peel is a natural way to shine shoes, bags and furniture.

All you need to do is rub the inside of the peel onto wooden furniture, a bag or leather shoes.

Afterwards, wipe with a soft cloth and fix the shine of the gloss. Note: no chemicals.

Plants

Banana peels are an excellent fertilizer for plants.

The fact is that it contains a large amount of potassium and phosphorus, which are necessary for the normal development of your green pets.

You can cut up a banana peel and bury it in the soil – this way it will nourish the roots and, accordingly, speed up the growth of plants.

Or you can soak it in water for a day. This way you will get a vitamin infusion for watering.

This method is especially useful for indoor and garden plants, including tomatoes, peppers, and roses.

Tableware and silver

Banana peels are great for cleaning tarnished silver jewelry or cutlery.

We wipe them with the inner side of the peel, then polish them with a soft cloth. The plaque will disappear, the metal will shine again.

Leather

Due to the presence of antioxidants and beneficial oils, banana peels can provide invaluable benefits to your skin.

In particular, it will reduce inflammation and redness, lighten age spots, moisturize and soften the skin.

To achieve the effect, you need to wipe your face with the peel for 10-15 minutes a day, then wash with warm water.

Insect bites

Have you been bitten by a mosquito? Apply the peel (inner part) to the area.

This simple action will relieve itching and speed up the healing process.

Pavel Gospodarik Author: Pavel Gospodarik Internet resource editor


Content
  1. Furniture and footwear
  2. Plants
  3. Tableware and silver
  4. Leather
  5. Insect bites

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