Don’t Waste Expired Food: 6 Ways It Can Still Be Useful in the Kitchen

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Old citrus peels like those from oranges, lemons, or limes don’t need to go to waste.

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Natural Cleaner

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Bring a fresh citrus scent to your home by simmering citrus peels like orange slices on the stove.

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Air Freshener

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Turn stale oats into an exfoliating scrub by mixing them with honey and expired yogurt.

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Skincare Scrub

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Used coffee grounds, eggshells, and overripe bananas can be added to your garden soil or potted plants to enrich the soil with nutrients.

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Fertilizer

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Nearly all kitchen scraps, except meat or bones, are perfect for composting.

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Compost

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Use overripe fruit to make a simple fruit fly trap.

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Fruit Fly Trap