Does your refrigerator smell sour? A few orange peels thrown into the mix can sweeten up the scent in no time. Fill an orange rind with salt and leaving it in the fridge. The salt will absorb odor and moisture in the refrigerator’s air, while the fruit will leave behind its citrus scent. Once the salt becomes damp, take the peel out and replace it with a new one as needed.

Not only will repurposing your orange peels to wipe down your wood surfaces leave your tables and cabinets clean and shiny, but they’ll smell great, too. Recipe of an all-natural, non-toxic cleaner: Fill a mason jar halfway with your leftover citrus peels, pour vinegar over the top until the jar is filled, and then let the mixture sit for at least two weeks. After letting it soak, strain the concoction to remove the peels, pour it into a spray bottle, and you’re good to go!

Orange peels contain a 90 to 95 percent concentration of limonene, a chemical that is toxic to mosquitoes, flies, and other bugs. Placing snippets of orange peels around your yard or near your doors and windows is a simple and inexpensive way to keep pesky bugs and mosquitoes out. For individual use, simply rub the peel on areas of your skin to steer clear of bug bites.

We all know that the loads of vitamin C found in oranges helps build up your immune system, but who knew it could work wonders for your hair, too? To make a homemade orange peel conditioner for your locks, just throw an orange — with its peel still attached — into a blender, apply the serum to the full length of your hair, and enjoy your soft, smooth new 'do.