Do you know 10 uses for banana peels?

Scrapes and cuts: For a speedy recovery, disinfect the sore and massage the wound with the white side of the banana peel for 1 minute.

Whiten teeth: Massage your teeth with the inside of a banana peel, rubbing in a circular motion for 2 minutes. Repeat once a day for 2 weeks.

Glossy houseplants: Stroke each leaf with the rough side of the banana peel.

Spice up your hot chocolate: When heated the peel releases lutein, an antioxidant that provides nutritional support to the eyes for strong healthy vision.

Warts: To remove, cut a coin-size piece of the peel and place it pulp-side down on the wart. Secure with a bandage. Leave on overnight an remove in the morning. Re-apply nightly for about 2 weeks.

Bug-bite itch: To relieve the annoying bite, rub the inside of the peel against the inflamed area.

Ink stains on skin: Rub the white side of the peel on the affected area.

Scratched CD: Use the skin's inner layer to stroke the disc in a circular motion for 30 seconds. Wipe clean with a cloth.

Keep flower garden aphid-free: For a DIY pesticide cut up three banana peels, place on a baking tray and bake at 100 degrees for 15 minutes. Dig a 2½ cm deep hole at the base of the plant and place the dried pieces in the soil. The high concentration potassium will make aphids disappear.

Scuffs and spots on leather: Rub with the white side of the peel and buff with a clean cloth.