DIY: Bright Ideas Using Eggshells

Monday, April 25, 2016, 16:17 [IST]

What is the first thing you do to an egg after cracking its shell? You get rid of it, right? Well, at Boldsky, we advise you to store the egg shell as you can use it for various purposes in your home. There are a lot of things to do with eggshells. For one, you can use it as manure for your plants; secondly, you can also use it to drive away insects from your garden.

When you store the egg shells for a period of three days, you can use it as a craft product to decorate your home. The other best thing about eggshells is that when cracked, the semi fluid which is left inside the shell can also be used to heal a wound or a cut.

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The calcium which is found in the egg is not only good for your bones and teeth, but also for other purposes in your home. Here are some of the strange bright ideas you can absorb from that empty eggshell. Take a look at these smart ideas, Boldsky shares with you.

For Your Coffee

Eggshells will remove some of the bitterness out of the coffee flavor. If you find your black coffee to bitter to drink, make use of this tip.

For Wounds

The membrane present in an eggshells is perfect for bandages. All you need to do is crack the egg, swipe the embrane, wrap it around the cut and let it harden. This will heal your wound in no time.

For Your Laundry

Easy tip - Crush some eggshells in a mesh bag and place it in your laundry. When you wash your white clothes, it will help to remove the grayish tint.

Tea/Coffee Stains

Grind four eggshells , drop the powder in the mug and add warm water to it. Let sit overnight, letting the eggshells absorb the stain. Rinse the next day.

Clean Vases

Just rinse the vase with warm water, add a few crushed eggshells into it and fill with warm water. Then add a drop of dishwashing soap. Shake the shell powder and rinse thoroughly.

Pest Control

The best thing to do with eggshells is to drive away those pest. Crush the shells around vegetables and flowers to keep away slugs and cutworms. This will also keep cats from using your garden.

Composting

Eggshells are rich in calcium. Eggshells include lots of other nutrients that are great for plants too. The best thing to do with eggshells is to crush or grind them up and add to your compost.