{"id":83413,"date":"2021-04-21T06:14:14","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T06:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=83413"},"modified":"2021-04-21T06:14:14","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T06:14:14","slug":"dont-toss-those-eggshells-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/dont-toss-those-eggshells-yet\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Toss Those Eggshells…Yet"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"We create a lot of food waste<\/a> with or without even realising it, unfortunately. It\u2019s not the best thing for the environment but it\u2019s something that you can learn to limit. One common item that people produce a lot of is eggshells. Most people think that eggshells are useless food waste but I\u2019m here to tell you to think again. Start with reusing your eggshells and then continue using most of your food scraps. Baby steps, people!<\/p>\n

Clean Up The Sink<\/h4>\n

Eggshells are a non-toxic cleaner, so it\u2019s no wonder that they will help keep a spotless sink. You want to first wash the dirty eggshells, place them on a baking sheet and then place it in the oven on low heat for about 5 minutes. Once done, blend into a fine paste \u2013 add 3 cups of baking soda to the paste and mix. Once you\u2019re ready to start cleaning add some water or vinegar to the mix and that\u2019s it! Clean your sink, toilet, shower, whatever with this abrasive, non-toxic cleaner.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re trying to clean the inside of your sink, place a few loose eggshells inside. I know, it sounds odd but it works. The eggshell pieces will prevent food solids from going down the drain and once they start to deteriorate they will clean your drain pipes on the way down.<\/p>\n

Sharpen Your Blender Blades<\/h4>\n

\"\"If you want to avoid washing your eggshells, simply place them in a plastic bag in the freezer. When you\u2019re ready to sharpen those blades, all you have to do is take them out, throw some eggshells into the blender, add enough water so that they are covered and turn it on. Blend the shells until they are completely pulverized. Once done, throw them in the bin or add them to your compost pile (if you have one) to make it even richer. Thoroughly wash your blender and that\u2019s it \u2013 you\u2019re done! Your blades will be sharper the next time you\u2019re trying to make your favourite homemade sauce.<\/p>\n

Control Your Garden Pests<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019ve got annoying garden pests that keep eating your carefully grown plants, then you might want to use this remedy. Crush some eggshells and scatter them around the soil and watch as they act as a natural deterrent for those pesky snails and slugs. The eggshells are also a great fertiliser for your soil, so it\u2019s a win-win! You can finally say goodbye to your plants getting eaten.<\/p>\n

Fertilise Your Garden<\/h4>\n

\"\"You\u2019ve seen us mention it above already, now get to know why eggshells are great for your garden. I know this seems a bit counterproductive considering that you\u2019re going to be putting them in the dirt but washing your eggshells is the first step. After you have enough eggshells, crush them down to a fine powder-like consistency. Once this is done, go out to your garden and mix them into your garden and soil. The eggshells will act as a great fertiliser but also will help reduce the soil\u2019s acidity. You can look forward to a healthier, greener garden.<\/p>\n

Clear Up Your Skin<\/h4>\n

As we mentioned above, eggshells are an abrasive, non-toxic cleaner, and while they can work for places around the house they work for your skin too. If you\u2019ve been trying to obtain clearer skin but haven\u2019t had any luck, this eggshell mix might work for you. In a small bowl or container filled with apple cider vinegar, drop a washed eggshell and then let it soak for a couple of days. Use the mixture by adding it to parts of your skin that is experiencing irritation or parts that have been feeling itchy.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re trying to brighten your face, eggshells can also work to give you that glow you\u2019ve been chasing. After cleaning a few eggshells, grind them down until they are a powder-like consistency. Mix the powder with some actual egg whites (yes, now you\u2019re using real eggs). Once that is done, spread the mix onto your skin like a face mask, let it dry. Wash your face thoroughly and behold \u2013 a glow that no commercial face mask can produce!<\/p>\n

Add to Coffee Grounds<\/h4>\n

\"\"If your coffee has been tasting a bit too bitter recently try using this trick. After you have washed an eggshell, crumble it up and mix it into the coffee grounds. Look, we know this doesn\u2019t sound too appealing but it sure beats throwing out that full bag of coffee grounds you already have. It\u2019s a hack that really does work, the eggshells are rich in alkaline calcium carbonate which can help counterbalance the coffee\u2019s acidity. Try it tomorrow morning and you\u2019ll be impressed.<\/p>\n

If you’re looking for some delicious recipes that include eggs, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We create a lot of food waste with or without even realising it, unfortunately. It\u2019s not the best thing for the environment but it\u2019s something that you can learn to limit. One common item that people produce a lot of is eggshells. Most people think that eggshells are useless food waste but I\u2019m here to tell you to think again. Start with reusing your eggshells and then continue using most of your food scraps. Baby steps, people! Clean Up The […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5861,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4098],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-83413","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"brand_slug":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83413","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5861"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=83413"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83413\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":83425,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83413\/revisions\/83425"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=83413"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=83413"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=83413"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}