These unusual tips might sound bananas, but banana peels contain oils that make them ideal for shining objects.

Potassium helps makeleather supple and durableby stabilizing its collagen, leaving the hide stronger and sturdier.

After polishing, wash the silver with warm soapy water to remove the banana residue.

how to clean with banana peels

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Dust Houseplants

Dusting houseplantsis an important (and oft-overlooked!)

element of caring for an indoor garden.

Don’t have leather conditioner on hand?

Rubbing a banana peel over scratches on the surface of a CD or DVD will repair it.