10 uses of eggshells that you didn’t know

Eggshells can be more useful than you think in the kitchen, garden and even in beauty care.

In many foods, the shell should be eaten because it contains more vitamins and minerals. Eggshells, as strange as they may seem, are one of them. But don’t worry, we’re not telling you to eat the whole egg as is. There are several ways to take advantage of the characteristics of this part of the food in the kitchen and beyond! So, check out Foods Trend’s various uses for eggshells so you don’t have to throw them away.

Use as a calcium supplement

Eggshells are as rich in calcium as their yolks and whites. Because of this, they are worth using as a dietary supplement if you need a boost of this mineral. The tip is to make eggshell flour by washing them in water, baking them, and then grinding them until they become a powder. This flour can be added to smoothie recipes, cakes, or more without altering the flavor and providing all the benefits.

Remove acidity from coffee

Coffee is an acidic beverage, but you can mitigate your mistakes when making the drink or the natural strong taste of the bean by using eggshell flour. Follow the same process of cleaning and grinding the eggshells and add them to the coffee powder before preparing the drink. You will see that this surprising additive can alleviate the bitter taste.

Sharpen blades

Is your blender or food processor taking too long to grind your food? The blades may be dull and the solution to sharpening them is to use eggshells! Separate half a dozen whole eggshells, clean them well and then place them in the equipment’s container. Turn the machine on the lowest setting until it turns into a powder. The best thing is that you can sharpen the blender blades and still use the flour later in other tricks.

Clean pans

You know that dirt stuck to aluminum pans that are hard to remove? You can use eggshells as an abrasive to clean pans and leave them looking like new! Take a broken eggshell and use a sponge to rub the dirt stuck to the sides of the pan until it comes off. But be careful! This process only works for materials that can be cleaned. Do not use it on stainless steel utensils, as this can scratch the surface and speed up the rusting process.

Fertilize the soil and prevent pests

Since eggshells are rich in calcium, plants can also benefit from them. Add crushed eggshells to your fertilizer to enhance the effect and increase the nutrients your plants receive. In addition, calcium increases the soil’s pH and prevents pests, such as slugs, from growing in your garden. One tip is to take advantage of this and create a home garden and have ingredients for your recipes on hand. You can even use whole eggshells as a first pot for seeds until they grow enough to fit in a larger pot.

Eggshells provide proteins that are great for fertilizing soil and preventing pests.

Strengthen nail polish

If your nails are fragile and brittle, the calcium in eggshells can help temporarily strengthen them while they grow. Grind the eggshells into a fine powder and add about a teaspoon to your regular nail polish. Then, simply apply it to your nails.

Use as a face mask

Eggshells make a surprisingly good facial mask. To make this homemade trick, prepare two tablespoons of a fine powder with the shell and mix it with the white of an egg to form a cream. The combination of the white and the shell provides several proteins for your skin to be more nourished and hydrated. Apply the cream to your face, avoiding the eyes and nose, and wait at least 10 minutes for it to dry. Remove the mask with warm water and take the opportunity to exfoliate. You can repeat the treatment once a week.

Relieve itchy skin

If your skin is itchy due to irritation or an insect bite, try this homemade eggshell remedy. Take a few eggshells and place them in a container with apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for three days. When it’s ready, apply the mixture to the itchy area and you’ll feel relief. However, if the irritation persists or you don’t know the cause, consult a dermatologist to find out the best treatment.

Whiten clothes

Removing stains from white clothes is always a challenge. Sometimes, no matter how much you scrub and wash, that stubborn yellowing won’t come out. One trick you can try and add to your arsenal of methods for whitening clothes is to use eggshells. There are two techniques with this ingredient. The first is to put the clean eggshells in a mesh bag and put them in the washing machine with the white clothes. The other is to put the eggshell powder with lemon slices in a cloth bag along with the clothes you want to whiten. Close the bags tightly, put it in the washing machine and just wait for the results.

Use as a supplement for animals

The calcium in eggshells is also beneficial for your four-legged or feathered friends. Adding a teaspoon of eggshell powder to their food is more than enough to supplement your pet’s calcium intake. You can give this food to dogs, cats, and birds.