BANANAS

What it does: Nuke verrucas How it works: Taping the inside of the peel from an overripe banana to a verruca speeds the healing process because of the anti-viral properties in the sticky substance inside the peel.

Simply cut out a small 2x2cm square from an overripe banana skin, tape it firmly on and leave overnight. Repeat for 2-3 weeks until the verucca has gone. A study in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found this method to be as effective as any over-the- counter treatment.

Keep the area around the verucca clean and dry, and see a professional podiatrist if the verucca lingers for more than two months.