14 Amazing Uses for Orange Peels

What should you do with an orange peel after you're done eating the fruit part? If at least one half of the orange peel is still intact, consider using it as a seed starter pot, emergency oil lamp, bird feeder, or a super-easy, salt-packed DIY fridge deodorizer.

Orange peel pieces can be used to deter ants, keep mosquitos away, scrub your kitchen sink and countertop, and freshen up your musty closet.

Though the tips listed below pertain to non-edible uses, orange peels are also really great for cooking, baking, and for making candy.

On a related note, read this how-to guide if you really want to know how to peel an orange in one piece.

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