Many times we throw away rotten bananas thinking that they are no longer good for anything. However, what seems like waste can become a valuable source of nutrients and utility in the home.

This article explains how to effectively reuse rotten bananas to fertilize plants, clean surfaces, and even repel pests naturally.

Also, you can see the complete procedure, in the following video from the Top DIY channel:

How to Take Advantage of Rotten Bananas

1. Natural Plant Fertilizer

Rotten bananas are rich in protein, fat, vitamins, and other essential nutrients that can benefit plants. The process for turning bananas into a natural fertilizer is simple:

1. Peel the rotten banana and cut the flesh into small pieces.
2. Place the pieces in a sturdy plastic bottle.
3. Crush the pulp with a rolling pin or similar tool.
4. Add water, leaving room in the bottle to allow for fermentation.
5. Cover the mouth of the bottle with plastic and leave it in a dry place for a week.
6. Open the bottle every three days to release the gas produced during fermentation.
7. After seven days, filter out the liquid and discard the banana remains.
8. Dilute the fermented liquid with water in a 1:11 ratio before using it to water the plants.

Additional tips:

• Use fertilizer only 1 or 2 times a week to prevent the soil from becoming saturated with nutrients.
• This method is especially effective for plants that prefer acidic soils.

2. Natural cleaner for footwear and surfaces

Banana peel also has many uses due to its content of polysaccharides, natural oils, and pectin, which help clean and restore surfaces:

• Shoe Cleaning:
  • Rub the inside of a banana peel on leather shoes.
  • Pectin and natural oils restore shine and protect the leather.
  • Wipe off the residue with a dry cloth to make the shoes look like new.
• Cleaning greasy surfaces:
  • Rub a banana peel on the surfaces of the kitchen with grease.
  • The natural oils in the peel help dissolve fat.
  • Wipe with a towel to leave the surface shiny.

Additional tips:

• You can also use banana peel to polish wooden furniture and remove water stains.

3. Natural cockroach repellent

The sweet smell of banana peels attracts cockroaches, which allows you to create an effective trap:

1. Cut the shells into small strips and place them in a bowl.
2. Mix the peels with a little detergent or liquid soap.
3. Place the container in places where cockroaches tend to appear (drains, under the bed, in the kitchen).
4. Cockroaches will be attracted to the smell and trapped by the detergent.

Additional tips:

• Replace the trap every few days to maintain its effectiveness.
• This method is natural and safe, without the use of chemical pesticides.

Benefits and results:

Using rotten bananas to fertilize plants and clean surfaces offers multiple benefits:

• Reduce food waste.
• Save money on fertilizers and cleaning products.
• Improves the health of plants and the shine of shoes.
• It provides a natural and safe method of repelling pests.

Take advantage of this knowledge to reduce waste and improve your environment with simple and effective solutions!