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Surprising Ways to Use Eggshells: A Creative Guide
Think eggshells are trash? Think again! Discover ingenious uses for eggshells that will change the way you see them, from plant nourishment to pest control.
Creative thinkers are all around us, dreaming up incredible uses for everyday items. Take eggshells, for example. Not just a great source of calcium for our bodies, but also a versatile tool for a variety of tasks such as enriching plant water, sharpening blades, brightening laundry, deterring pests, and more.
Here's your eggshell "menu":
1. Enrich Plant Water
Crush eggshells well and place them in a jar with water. This mixture is perfect for watering plants, as the calcium from the shells nourishes them and adds a wonderful, vibrant look.
2. Eggshells meet Coffee?
Yes, you read that right. Grind eggshells with coffee beans (using a ratio of four grams of eggshells to one gram of coffee beans) and sprinkle the mixture on planters in your garden and home. This formula helps plants grow tall, upright, and healthy.
![Coffee beans (stock photo: Shutterstock)]()
Coffee beans (stock photo: Shutterstock)
3. Sharpening Blades
Want your old blender to work like new? No problem. Grind a cup of eggshells and freeze them for two days. Add half a cup of water, pour into the blender, and let it run for a few seconds.
4. Calcium Supplement
Calcium is essential for many bodily functions, such as muscle contraction and enzyme activity. While calcium levels need to be managed carefully, eggshell powder can help supplement deficiencies. Make sure to consult someone knowledgeable about kosher guidelines, as the shells might be contaminated with bacteria or pests.
5. Laundry Whitener
Place a cup of clean eggshells with two slices of fresh lemon in a small fabric pouch. Secure it with a string and toss it into your next washload of white clothes.
6. Garden Pest Deterrent
Garden plants are often the target of uninvited "guests." Spread crushed eggshell powder in various garden spots. Although it's odorless, this mix keeps pests like snails, ants, and roaches at bay, reducing damage to your plants.
7. Natural Chalk
Kids will love this: In a food processor, mix five eggshells, a tablespoon of hot water, a teaspoon of flour, and some food coloring. Press the mixture into empty toilet paper rolls and let it dry for about a day. Once dried, kids can draw on sidewalks or other surfaces.
Here's your eggshell "menu":
1. Enrich Plant Water
Crush eggshells well and place them in a jar with water. This mixture is perfect for watering plants, as the calcium from the shells nourishes them and adds a wonderful, vibrant look.
2. Eggshells meet Coffee?
Yes, you read that right. Grind eggshells with coffee beans (using a ratio of four grams of eggshells to one gram of coffee beans) and sprinkle the mixture on planters in your garden and home. This formula helps plants grow tall, upright, and healthy.
Coffee beans (stock photo: Shutterstock)3. Sharpening Blades
Want your old blender to work like new? No problem. Grind a cup of eggshells and freeze them for two days. Add half a cup of water, pour into the blender, and let it run for a few seconds.
4. Calcium Supplement
Calcium is essential for many bodily functions, such as muscle contraction and enzyme activity. While calcium levels need to be managed carefully, eggshell powder can help supplement deficiencies. Make sure to consult someone knowledgeable about kosher guidelines, as the shells might be contaminated with bacteria or pests.
5. Laundry Whitener
Place a cup of clean eggshells with two slices of fresh lemon in a small fabric pouch. Secure it with a string and toss it into your next washload of white clothes.
6. Garden Pest Deterrent
Garden plants are often the target of uninvited "guests." Spread crushed eggshell powder in various garden spots. Although it's odorless, this mix keeps pests like snails, ants, and roaches at bay, reducing damage to your plants.
7. Natural Chalk
Kids will love this: In a food processor, mix five eggshells, a tablespoon of hot water, a teaspoon of flour, and some food coloring. Press the mixture into empty toilet paper rolls and let it dry for about a day. Once dried, kids can draw on sidewalks or other surfaces.
