5 Best Ways To Use Egg Shells

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11 August 2025

Eggshells are a versatile and eco-friendly resource with various uses

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Gardening: Crushed eggshells can be added to soil to provide calcium. It can also deter slugs and snails 

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Composting: Eggshells are rich in calcium and other minerals. Adding them to your compost pile can enhance the nutrient content

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Drain Cleaner: Crushed eggshells can help clean your drains. The abrasive texture can help scrub away grease and debris

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Chicken Feed: Crushed eggshells can be fed back to chickens as a calcium supplement

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Face Mask: Some people use finely ground eggshells as an exfoliating ingredient in homemade face masks. But do a patch test first

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How To Prepare Eggshells For Use

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After using eggs, rinse the shells and let them dry completely

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Crush the shells into small pieces or grind them into a powder

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For uses involving animal feed or beauty products, bake the shells at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes to sterilize them

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