Boiling Eggshells: A Surprisingly Useful Trick to Save Money While Recycling Common Kitchen Waste
Eggshells are rich in calcium and other minerals, making them reusable in various ways around the house and garden. Here’s how boiling eggshells can help you save money:
- Natural Fertilizer for Plants
Boiling eggshells releases calcium and other minerals into the water. Once cooled, this mineral-rich water can be used to water plants. It acts as a natural fertilizer, enriching the soil with calcium, which is beneficial for plants like tomatoes, peppers, and spinach.
Using this water eliminates the need for store-bought calcium-rich fertilizers, reducing gardening expenses.
- Neutralizing Soil Acidity
If your soil is too acidic, crushed eggshells can help regulate its pH. Boiling the shells and using the water in your garden aids sensitive plants in thriving without the need for chemical pH correctors.
- Eco-Friendly Kitchen Cleaner
After boiling the shells, you can dry and crush them into a fine powder to use as a gentle abrasive cleaner for kitchen surfaces and cookware. This eco-friendly option can replace expensive commercial cleaners for scrubbing pots, pans, and metal surfaces.
- Calcium Supplement for Pets
Some people use crushed eggshells as a calcium supplement for pets such as chickens, birds, and other animals (always consult a veterinarian first). This eliminates the need to purchase specific dietary calcium supplements.
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