Boiling orange peels and cloves is a great way to help your home. It acts like a natural aromatic steam and air purifier for your living rooms and kitchen. This “citrus and spicy” tradition works well because the limonene in the peels and the eugenol in the cloves help lift the mood and stop the “stale” and “heavy” feeling in your indoor air. It is an easy and cheap way to fix household odors and keep your environment feeling fast and fresh. It makes your whole house feel warm and inviting right away.
Instead of buying expensive store air fresheners or chemical scented candles, this simple fruit and spice duo helps your home stay natural. Once you try it, you will be surprised at how much more relaxed you feel!
Why Orange Peels and Cloves are Good for Your Home
- Natural Air Sanitizer: The essential oils act like a tiny internal room cleanser, taking away the “musty” and “old” look of trapped indoor air.
- Boost Mental Mood: The bright citrus scent acts like a tiny mental energy shot to wash out the “gloomy” and “tired” feeling of a rainy day.
- Repel Indoor Pests: The spicy clove scent acts like a tiny invisible shield to keep the “annoying” and “scuttling” look of flies and gnats away.
- Humidify the Air: The warm steam helps the throat stay moist and makes the “dry” and “scratchy” look of winter air disappear.
How to Prepare the Traditional Aromatic Simmer Pot
This is the best way to get the spicy power to work fast in your rooms.
Ingredients:
- Peels from 2 large oranges
- 1 tablespoon of whole cloves
- 4 cups of filtered water
- 1 small cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions:
- Peel: Remove the skins from the oranges and tear them into medium pieces.
- Fill: Put the 4 cups of water into a medium pot on the stove.
- Add: Drop the orange peels, whole cloves, and cinnamon stick into the water.
- Boil: Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Simmer: Turn the heat to very low so the water is just bubbling slightly.
- Release: Let the pot sit on the stove for 30 minutes to help the scent fill the house.
- Refill: Add a little more water as it evaporates to make the steam stay strong.
- Cool: Turn off the stove and let the pot sit to release the last of the fragrance.
- Result: Your kitchen will smell very sweet and your mind will be very calm.
Three Simple Tips
- Save Your Scraps: Keep your orange peels in a bag in the freezer to get the best results for a very quick and easy simmer pot.
- Whole Cloves: Use whole cloves instead of powder to see the best results for a very clear and long-lasting scent.
- Nightly Use: Boil the pot in the evening to make your bedroom feel very cozy and comfortable for sleeping.
One Last Tip
You will know the Orange Peel and Clove Secret is working when your “home smells like sunshine” and your “stress feels low!” It is a great way to look after your environment with simple items from the fruit bowl and the spice rack.
