How to Make Floor Wax From Bananas

Banana peels can be as useful as the fruit themselves.

This home-made floor wax will give a comparable shine and smoothness to that of commercial products, and the oil in the kerosene counteracts the banana peel's stickiness to ensure the finished sheen isn't tacky.

1. Mix 28 oz. of paraffin and 3 1/2 oz. of polyethylene wax crystals in a large mixing pot. Melt over a low heat until the crystals are thoroughly melted and blended.

2. Pour in 6 3/4 pt. of kerosene and stir thoroughly without removing from the heat.

3. Add the fresh peels from 10 to 15 full-sized bananas. Add the peels one at a time and stir into the mixture until the peel has thoroughly disappeared beneath the surface.

4. Stir for three minutes then boil at a low heat for 15 minutes to allow the wax in the banana peels to thoroughly mix with the oils of the solution. Remove the pot from heat and strain through a muslin sheet into jars or molds while still warm. Allow the wax to cool and harden thoroughly before applying it to floors.