10 Interesting Ways to Use Your Oranges

1. Clean with them. Have you ever wondered why a lot of cleaning detergents are fragranced with orange? Yes, it’s because the smell of oranges is a holiday for the nostrils—but it’s also because orange juice cuts through grease. Save your orange peels and put them in a bowl with water for 5 minutes. Remove the bowl, and then wipe your microwave clean.

2. Gorgeous glaze-r. Do you want that shimmy-shimmy glaze on your baked treats? Of course you do! Squeeze some fresh orange juice into a bowl, and then, using a pastry brush, stroke it atop baked muffins and cakes for a subtle, shiny citrus kick.

3. Tea time. We suggest mixing things up with some home-brewed orange tea. Peel the skin of one orange and let it steep in hot water for 5 minutes for some instant citrus-flavoured tea.

4. Garlic begone. We’ve all had the moment when we’ve cut a piece of fruit on a chopping board and then, after one mouthful, we’ve quivered, repulsed