In a corner of the town, there are always bunches of ripe bananas lying in the fruit bowl of Aunt Zhang's house. No, there are black spots on another handful of banana peels today. (Editor: Lubei)
Aunt Zhang looked at them and muttered in her heart: "Hey, I bought too many bananas again, they ripened too quickly, and they were rotten before they could be eaten." She sighed and was about to throw the rotten bananas in the trash.
At this moment, the neighbor Uncle Li happened to pass by, saw the rotten banana in Aunt Zhang's hand, and hurriedly called out to her: "Aunt Zhang, wait! Don't throw these bananas in a hurry, I have a good way to make them come in handy!"
Uncle Li had a smug smile on his face, as if he was hiding some secret. Aunt Zhang looked at Uncle Li with some curiosity and confusion, and thought, "What else can this rotten banana be used for?"
She put down the banana in her hand and decided to hear what Uncle Li had to say.
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First, let's talk about how to make banana water from rotten bananas.
Rotten bananas are not edible as is, but they are still rich in nutrients. After peeling the rotten bananas, put the pulp in a container and mash it into a puree with a rolling pin.
In this process, the fiber in the banana pulp is broken up, releasing more nutrients.
Next, add an appropriate amount of water and stir well to make the banana puree fully blend with the water. Then, seal the mouth of the container with plastic wrap and place it in a cool and ventilated place for fermentation.
During the fermentation process, the sugars and organic acids in the bananas react with the microorganisms in the water to produce a wealth of enzymes and minerals that are excellent for plant growth.
During fermentation, remember to open the plastic wrap every day and let it air to avoid excessive gas expansion and rupture of the container. After about a week, the banana water is finished fermenting.
The wonderful use of banana water
When using banana water to water flowers and plants, pay attention to the appropriate amount to avoid excessive damage to plant roots.
Regular use of banana water can make flowers and plants grow more lushly, the leaves greener, and the flowers more vibrant.
This is because the enzymes and minerals in banana water provide sufficient nutrients for plants, promoting plant growth and flowering.
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1. Wipe leather products
Banana peels are rich in potassium and a variety of organic substances, which have a good maintenance effect on leather products.
The leather shoes we usually wear, the leather bags and other leather products we usually use will lose their luster and become gray after a long time. At this point, we can wipe them with a banana peel.
When wiping leather goods, choose fresh banana peels, as they are more rich in moisture and nutrients.
Apply the inner layer of the banana peel to the leather goods and gently wipe the surface. The soft texture and rich nutrients of banana peels penetrate deep into the texture of the leather, removing stains and dust and restoring the luster of the leather.
After wiping it down, you'll notice that the leather goods are shiny and new, as if they have come back to life.
2. Wipe furniture and electrical appliances
In addition to wiping leather goods, banana peels can also be used to wipe down other furniture and appliances in your home. For example, wooden furniture, glass windows, etc. can be cleaned and maintained with banana peels.
The natural oils in banana peels moisturize the surface of wooden furniture and prevent it from drying out, while the organic acids remove limescale and stains from glass windows, making them brighter and clearer.
3. Natural air freshener
Of course, banana peels don't stop there. It can also be used to make natural air fresheners.
Cut the banana peel into small pieces and put it in a container, then add an appropriate amount of white vinegar and water, mix well, and place it in the corner of the room or in the cabinet.
The natural aroma in banana peels combined with the sour taste of white vinegar effectively removes odors from the room and makes the air fresher and more pleasant.
This natural air freshener is environmentally friendly and healthy, and it also saves us the cost of buying chemical fresheners.
4. Environmental protection handicrafts
In addition, we can further reuse banana peels to make eco-friendly handicrafts.
For example, banana peels can be dried and cut into various shapes and patterns to make eco-friendly decorative paintings or wall hangings, or they can be mashed and mixed with other waste to make eco-friendly paper or cloth.
These handicrafts can not only add fun and creativity to our lives, but also help us better practice an environmentally friendly and economical lifestyle.
Through the above introduction, we can see that rotten bananas and banana peels have rich and wonderful uses, they can not only turn waste into treasure, save resources for us, but also bring many conveniences and surprises to our lives.
More importantly, this environmentally friendly and economical lifestyle is in line with the concept of sustainable development in today's society, and should be actively advocated and practiced by each of us.
I hope that through this article, you can have a new understanding of rotten bananas and banana peels, no longer regard them as useless waste, but turn them into treasures, adding more color and vitality to our lives.
At the same time, I also hope that everyone can pass on this concept of environmental protection and conservation to more people and jointly protect our beautiful home.