Fifteen brilliant ideas of how to use eggshells

Eggshells may be thrown away mindlessly, but they are very practical, and invention is possible. Some 15 wonderful applications of eggshells that would cause you to think twice about throwing them in the garbage:


Organic manure for the garden.
The eggshells make a good addition to the garden soil. They possess calcium that aids in the growth of the plants. One only needs to mash the shells and circle them around the roots of the plant.

Pest control.
Eggshells can also serve as an excellent discouragement to such creatures as cockroaches, ants, and even cats. To scare these pests away, sprinkle the shells of which you have stampeded about your garden.

Promote organic compost.
Plunkitt your eggshells in the dung-heap. They break down much more quickly and help to improve the chemical makeup of your compost, and this improves its nutritive value.

Alternative: Use small pots to plant the seeds.
You may put your seeds in eggshells and leave them to grow. When the seeds are maturing to come out of the ground, you may plant them there, and avail yourself of the calcium which the shells possess.

Productive cleaner.
Eggshells are also effective as a tool for crushing, used to clean. Use them to clean pots, pans, and other surfaces with them, along with a little water and soap, so that they can be wiped off without being scratched.

Natural mask for skin.
Prepare a natural exfoliating mask: Eggshells are crushed into fine powder, and the egg whites are added to it. Apply the mixture on your face and leave it to dry so that you have smooth and fresh skin.

Bleach for laundry.
You can put a small bag of crushed eggshells into a washing machine. The shells will be used in the process of removing stains from white clothes.

Drain cleaner.
You can also use crushed eggshells to solve your problem in case you have blocked pipes. Put it into warm water and soap to improve the water flow.

Dietary supplement for pets.
Shells may be an excellent source of calcium for pets. The shells are crushed, and they add them to their menu in order to make their bones harder.

Improve the taste of coffee.
Add the crushed eggshells to the coffee beans before brewing. They will help in making the acidity soft, and you will be left enjoying a good-tasting coffee.

Arts and crafts project.
Eggshells can be used in some of the craft projects, such as painting, mosaic, or Easter egg decorations.
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Eggshells are also used as a natural calcium supplement by crushing them into fine powder. You may put them in juice, baked products, or sprinkle them over your food.

Improving Soil for Tomatoes.
The tomato plants need calcium to prevent stem rot. To grow tomatoes, place the tomatoes in soil containing crushed eggshells.

Supplemental Food for Birds.
Birds need eggshells. You can powder eggshells and place them with bird meat so that they are good sources of calcium.

Natural Air Freshener.
To absorb odours using dried eggshells, put them in a bowl or a container placed in the refrigerator or the cupboard.
Eggshells are not as useless as a good number of people think. These peels are applied in various ways, and this can be traced in the improvement of your soil in the garden, to skincare, and crafts. Next time you eat an egg, you will find it may do you a favour to think before you take away the peel--that it would have done you a favour.