22 Unusual Uses For Banana Peels

16. Polishing silverware

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Many people are frustrated with rust on their cutlery. Well, banana peel can help too. In a blender, combine banana peels with water to make a paste. Gently rub the silverware with the paste, then dry it with another cloth. You'll be able to see your silver shining again in no time!

17. Use in cooking recipes

Although banana peels are not edible, they can still be used in your cooking recipes to add delicious goodness! Stuff a banana peel with seasoned rice, tie it with string, then steam it. After 30 minutes you will have a delicately flavored meal.

18. Heal a bruise

Experts say that applying a fresh banana peel to a bruise with its white side can speed up the healing process. For best results, apply a banana peel to the bruise for at least 20 minutes. The polysaccharide compound in the peel has anti-inflammatory properties.