Rich in trace elements, calcium and nutrients, eggshells have exceptional health benefits. A little imagination, elbow grease, a few accessories and they are also transformed into original decorative objects. In the kitchen, in the garden and even in the laundry room, they are diverted endlessly.

1 – BLEACH THE LAUNDRY

A 100% natural grandmother’s tip. To preserve the whiteness of your laundry, all you need is a few eggshells combined with a slice of lemon. Place these ingredients in a closed fabric bag which you place in the drum of your machine, then wash as normal. The shells and lemon will prevent the linen from tarnishing.

2 – A POWERFUL AND ECOLOGICAL CLEANER FOR YOUR POTS AND PANS

You need to grind them and add this powder to your cleaning product or soapy water. Your cleaner will be more powerful and will better remove stains from pans.

3 – FEED THE BIRDS

Before and after laying eggs, mother birds need more calcium in their diet. Sterilize your egg shells by baking them in the oven at around 120°C for around ten minutes so that the shells are dry, but not brown inside. Then, crumble your shells well and place them outside (in a feeder or even on the ground) in the spring and summer. You can also mix shell crumbs with birdseed, suet or mealworms into an existing bird feeder. Either way, your healthy mama birds might thank you by also eating pests that might otherwise damage your garden.

4 – TO PREPARE YOUR HOMEMADE TOOTHPASTE

When we look at what a commercial toothpaste contains, we no longer want to put it in our mouth… To avoid these toothpastes, there are quite a few alternatives such as bicarbonate recipes, ash or clay. What if I told you that eggshells can also be used in homemade toothpaste? To do this, mix 1 cup of oven-dried eggshells, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 2 tablespoons of liquid coconut oil and 1 gram of clove powder. This paste is perfect for having pearly white teeth and free of cavities. Try it and let me know!

5 – NATURAL STAIN REMOVER

With powdered shell, you can remove stains without resorting to chemicals. To test this idea, sprinkle the eggshell powder on the stain, add a little warm water and leave to allow the mixture to absorb the stain.

6 – TO SOOTH SKIN IRRITATIONS 

If you have sensitive skin, it’s likely that you experience rashes, irritation, and inflammation from time to time. In such cases, eggshells can be of great help.

Simply take a bottle of apple cider vinegar and drop some crushed egg shells into it. Leave to soak for 4 to 5 days. Next, soak a cotton ball in this concoction and apply it to the affected parts of your skin.

7 – ENRICH THE COMPOST

Eggshells have the advantage of being particularly rich in minerals. Their calcium, potassium and magnesium content make them an ideal component for enriching your compost and reducing its acidity. For those who do not make their own compost, simply place the crushed pieces of shell directly at the base of the plants. They will enrich the earth as they decompose.