Very Surprising Uses For Eggshells
Very Surprising Uses For Eggshells
If you eat a lot of eggs chances are you have thrown away thousands and thousands of egg shells over your lifetime. Don’t worry, I have too. I am gardening very seriously this year and part of that means using all natural processes and ingredients as much as possible.
I did some research and have compiled the top yet very surprising uses for egg shells that can help you not only in your garden but for your home too. I think you will be very surprised as to what old egg shells can help you with.
With out further ado…
#1 Make A Powerful And Natural Abrasive Cleaner
Make A Powerful And Natural Abrasive Cleaner
The only problem is that so many of the cleaners out there are full of toxic junk and when we clean with them they are absorbed by our bodies through our skin and mucous membranes. That is not so good. I needed something that got the job done without making me toxic.
See how to make it here: realfoodrn.com
#2 Calcium Supplement
Calcium Supplement
Which one to chose? Calcium citrate? Hydroxide? Gluconate? Aspartate? Or Coral Calcium? And, I could go on! But as natural mamas, we know that the best source is FOOD since it’s the mostly easily accessible for the body. Did you know that eggshells are a great, inexpensive, natural source of calcium? Yes, EGGSHELL Calcium!
See how to make some here: mamanatural.com
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#3 Natural Stain Remover
Natural Stain Remover
For most stain types: Magic Stain Remover. This stain remover is great!! The formula was given to me by my friend Genie. She is one of those great people, who always has a tip for everything. This one really works well. I use it all the time.
See how to make it here: athousandtips.com
#4 Use The Egg Membrane To Treat Superficial Wounds
Use The Egg Membrane To Treat Superficial Wounds
Did you know that the egg membrane can be a great and natural band-aid? If you did not, then make sure never to throw the membrane away! If you cut your finger, simply wrap the membrane around it to protect it from becoming infecting, as well as for speeding up the healing process.
See how here: lifehacker.com
#5 Garden Fertilizer
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Though nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are most vital for healthy growth, calcium is also essential for building healthy “bones”—the cell walls of a plant.
See how here: gardenista.com
#6 Use EggShells To Keep The Garden Pest Away
Use Egg Shells To Keep The Garden Pest Away
For slug, snail and flea beetle control, sprinkle the eggshell powder around the base of the plant as well. Eggshell powder sprinkled on and around plants will need to be reapplied after a heavy rain.
Read how to make it: getbusygardening.com
#7 Add Eggshells To The Compost
Very Surprising Uses For Eggshells
Adding eggshells to compost will help add calcium to the make up of your final compost. Eggshells can also be added straight to the soil. Many people plant eggshells with tomatoes, peppers, squash and other vegetables that are susceptible to blossom end rot.
See more info on this here: gardeningknowhow.com
#8 Mix Egg Shells In Your Coffee Grounds for a Less Bitter Brew
Mix Egg Shells In Your Coffee Grounds for a Less Bitter Brew
If you’re stuck with some cheap canned coffee and can’t take the bitterness, you can use a few egg shells to get a milder taste.
See how here: lifehacker.com
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