Eggshells are not only one of the most affordable calcium sources, but they also appear to be one of the most effective.
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1: Eggshells helps your plants grow.
Eggshells serve double duty in a garden. If you mix them into the soil, they’ll have the same impact that they do in your compost: they’ll decompose and feed valuable nutrients into the soil, which in turn will make your plants happy.
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2: Keep your clothes from greying
The shells maintain the color in your clothes by preventing the soap deposit responsible for turning clothes grey and dirty.
3: Treat irritated skin
Eggshells are sharp, according to Correct Way.com. While rubbing a handful of eggshells directly on your arm may not be pleasant, a treatment made of shells and apple cider vinegar can help treat inflamed or cut skin.
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4: Help clear your skin
Drop an eggshell into a small container of apple cider vinegar and let it soak for a couple of days. Dab the mixture on minor skin irritations or on itchy skin. We like using this trick, and 13 more at-home remedies for acne.
5: Cleans your drain
The eggshell pieces will help prevent food solids from going down the drain, and as the egg starts to break down it acts as a natural abrasive to help clean drain pipes.