We always eat the contents of the egg and discard its shell, forgetting its nutritious values. It is rich in calcium, minerals and helps to keep pests away, clean pots, places and more !
1. Pest-proof your garden in a jiffy
Between the deer, slugs, and snails, you're worried that come May, you won't have any plants left in your garden! To deter the hungry nuisances, scatter crushed eggshells on the leaves of the nibbled-on plants and around the perimeter of your garden. Snails and slugs can't safely go over the jagged corners of the crushed shells, and deer hate the smell of eggs—so your garden will stay pest-free.
2. Gently scour any surface—naturally
Finding household cleaners that don't irritate your sensitive skin and sinuses can be a struggle. If your store-bought scouring powder inflames your eyes, skin, or lungs, try using eggshells as a chemical-free alternative. Just pulverize several dried eggshells and store them in a covered plastic container. When needed, dust the to-be-cleaned surface with the powder and use a sudsy sponge or dishtowel to scrub away the mess. The abrasive particles will safely buff away stains and grease but won't irritate sensitive skin.
3. Keep drains running smoothly
If your kitchen sink is draining sluggishly, the culprit may be built-up grease or food in the pipes. Simply place a few well-crushed eggshells in the sink trap. When you run the water, the abrasive shell fragments will travel down the drain and help scrape away clog-inducing gunk, keeping the pipes clear and water flowing smoothly.
4. Brew a better cup of coffee
Lately your morning coffee tastes bitter and acidic. Remedy: Add 1 teaspoon of crushed eggshells to the grounds before brewing. The shells' alkaline calcium carbonate will neutralize the acid content of the coffee, making it smoother tasting and easier on the stomach. Plus, if you use a percolator (when camping, for example), the shells will weigh down the grounds so they sink to the bottom of the pot.
5. Provide birds with a nutrient boost
When you set up your bird feeder this year, try this trick: Bake five eggshells in a 250°F oven until dry but not brown (about 20 minutes). Let cool, then crumble them into small pieces and sprinkle them in the feeder. The calcium-rich shells will act as a natural supplement to help female birds lay strong eggs (which are about 95% calcium) and maintain bone health. Birds can also use the shells to build nests.
6. Clean narrow-necked vases effortlessly
Cleaning all the residue from inside irregularly shaped vases can be a pain. To easily scrub away even hard-to-reach grime, drop one or two crushed eggshells into the container, add warm water and a drop of dish-washing liquid, and give it a couple swirls. The soap will loosen the gunk so the abrasive shells can scrape it away, leaving every last nook gleaming. This trick works well on thermoses, too.
7. Grow healthier tomato plants
To give your tomatoes a head start this season, add one or two crushed eggshells to the soil before planting. As the eggshells decompose, they will release calcium into the dirt. This helps prevent blossom-end rot, a common problem with tomato plants. Calcium also helps almost any plant grow faster, so try sprinkling eggshells all around your garden. Bonus: eggshells that are mostly whole can be used as healthy starter pots for seedlings.
1. Pest-proof your garden in a jiffy
Between the deer, slugs, and snails, you're worried that come May, you won't have any plants left in your garden! To deter the hungry nuisances, scatter crushed eggshells on the leaves of the nibbled-on plants and around the perimeter of your garden. Snails and slugs can't safely go over the jagged corners of the crushed shells, and deer hate the smell of eggs—so your garden will stay pest-free.
2. Gently scour any surface—naturally
Finding household cleaners that don't irritate your sensitive skin and sinuses can be a struggle. If your store-bought scouring powder inflames your eyes, skin, or lungs, try using eggshells as a chemical-free alternative. Just pulverize several dried eggshells and store them in a covered plastic container. When needed, dust the to-be-cleaned surface with the powder and use a sudsy sponge or dishtowel to scrub away the mess. The abrasive particles will safely buff away stains and grease but won't irritate sensitive skin.
3. Keep drains running smoothly
If your kitchen sink is draining sluggishly, the culprit may be built-up grease or food in the pipes. Simply place a few well-crushed eggshells in the sink trap. When you run the water, the abrasive shell fragments will travel down the drain and help scrape away clog-inducing gunk, keeping the pipes clear and water flowing smoothly.
4. Brew a better cup of coffee
Lately your morning coffee tastes bitter and acidic. Remedy: Add 1 teaspoon of crushed eggshells to the grounds before brewing. The shells' alkaline calcium carbonate will neutralize the acid content of the coffee, making it smoother tasting and easier on the stomach. Plus, if you use a percolator (when camping, for example), the shells will weigh down the grounds so they sink to the bottom of the pot.
5. Provide birds with a nutrient boost
When you set up your bird feeder this year, try this trick: Bake five eggshells in a 250°F oven until dry but not brown (about 20 minutes). Let cool, then crumble them into small pieces and sprinkle them in the feeder. The calcium-rich shells will act as a natural supplement to help female birds lay strong eggs (which are about 95% calcium) and maintain bone health. Birds can also use the shells to build nests.
6. Clean narrow-necked vases effortlessly
Cleaning all the residue from inside irregularly shaped vases can be a pain. To easily scrub away even hard-to-reach grime, drop one or two crushed eggshells into the container, add warm water and a drop of dish-washing liquid, and give it a couple swirls. The soap will loosen the gunk so the abrasive shells can scrape it away, leaving every last nook gleaming. This trick works well on thermoses, too.
7. Grow healthier tomato plants
To give your tomatoes a head start this season, add one or two crushed eggshells to the soil before planting. As the eggshells decompose, they will release calcium into the dirt. This helps prevent blossom-end rot, a common problem with tomato plants. Calcium also helps almost any plant grow faster, so try sprinkling eggshells all around your garden. Bonus: eggshells that are mostly whole can be used as healthy starter pots for seedlings.
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