THAT’S BANANAS

Don’t throw away that banana peel – it could quickly become your most-prized cleaning helper! ■ Scuffed shoes? Rub the inside of a banana peel around them and buff with a soft cloth for a perfect finish.

■ The same goes for silverware! Get your wedding knick-knacks gleaming with the banana-peel treatment, then wash and dry with a soft cloth.

■ Get your houseplants looking their best. Give the leaves a going over with the inside of a banana peel for a healthy, glossy shine. As well as looking nice, it removes dust and dirt to help your plants function better.