Buzz·Posted on 24 Jul 2014You've Been Peeling Oranges The Wrong Way Your Whole LifeLife hack No. 62,734.by Richard JamesBuzzFeed News Reporter, UKLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail Peeling oranges has always been a messy business, but fear not, help is at hand. View this video on YouTube youtube.com You shouldn't use a knife to remove the peel as you make your way round the outside of the orange. Instead, cut a groove through the centre of the fruit. Insert thumb... And remove. It comes off instantly. Seriously, it's as easy as that. Bonus: Here's a tip on how to peel a mandarin orange or clementine if you're dealing with smaller fruit.