Orange peels and flour: this trick saved my grandmother a lot of money!

Among the various  techniques  passed down by our grandmothers to better protect flour, we find  orange peels.  We are talking about an eco-sustainable, 100% natural, effective and above all economical remedy. Flour, as we mentioned, often requires conservation for several months and therefore the pantry must be adequately protected. Insects of various species like it and we may find ourselves in the situation of wanting to prepare something, but notice that our flour is no longer useful.The problem with  leaving flour in the pantry for long periods of time  is that it can attract many insects. The solution, however, as we have mentioned, can be very simple. We use orange peels after using some and place them near the flour packets. The strong  smell  of the latter, especially thanks to the presence of limonene, can scare away a series of insects that are harmful to the flour and to our entire pantry. This natural repellent is capable of being effective against many insects, it must be said, however, that the peels must be replaced every 2-3 days to ensure that they are fully effective.

Obviously, if we realize that we are under “attack,” or that there is an ongoing infestation, then we must proceed to throw away all the food and open packages stored in the pantry. Afterwards, we thoroughly clean the shelves and perhaps use vinegar and bicarbonate. Only then will we be absolutely certain of a safe space.