Eggshells? Throw them in the garden, they save you on the bill: here’s why

Eggshells  can also be reused and are great for using as fertilizer in the garden  . They are rich in calcium and can nourish the soil with excellent nutrients. Therefore, using the peels can not only be useful but can also save you money since you will avoid buying special fertilizers.

But savings are also concentrated in the correct conservation of food  that, if stored correctly, can last a long time. Then with the help of the fertilizer you just discovered you can grow some small seasonal vegetable plants on the terrace or in the garden.

Egg shells: more ways to reuse them

Eggshells have many uses  and can even be ingested. It can reduce osteoporosis, cure gastritis, detoxify the body and have many benefits. However, it is very important to disinfect and sterilize eggshells to avoid the danger of contracting salmonella.

Therefore, before reusing them, it is important to wash them well and then sterilize them  in boiling water for at least 10 minutes in plain water or in water and vinegar. After these few steps you can start using them in any way.

For example, the powder obtained from eggshells can be used to lightly sweeten coffee. Or you can use it to whiten clothes by placing it in a cotton bag and then in the washing machine. But it can still be used for sink fillers, decorations and decoupage.

In addition to the many uses of eggshell, it is also used in skin care for its nutritional properties  . It reduces wrinkles but also nourishes the skin. You can make homemade masks by adding eggshell powder which can be applied on your face.

But also on the nails  and can be added to transparent polish and, as it contains keratin, it will strengthen them. Additionally, the membrane that lines the inside of the eggshell helps healing and should be applied to wounds. Being rich in collagen helps accelerate healing. It should be left to act for a few minutes.