Use the inside of the peel to shine the leaves on your houseplants.
Not only will it make them sparkle, but the skin acts as a natural pesticide and fertiliser.
Shoes looking scruffy?

Polish with a banana skin, then rub down with a soft, clean cloth for a professional-looking shine.
Banana skin contains potassium and antioxidants that keep the skin soft and supple and aid a faster recovery. Pop a skin on a bruise and it should heal faster.

And if you’ve been bitten by a mosquito, rubbing with banana peel can help soothe the itch.