You might be surprised to learn that you can save up your kitchen scraps and make everything from soda to soup. Adding one more item to that list, a cleaning expert showed her followers how to clean using eggshells.
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This amazing cleaning hack comes from Lese Mmolotsi (@homewithlese), who shares tidying tips in an online community. In one viral TikTok, which has garnered around 100,000 likes, Mmolotsi shows viewers a recipe for detergent made from crushed eggshells.
@homewithlese Why buy an expensive cleaner when you can DIY? A natural mixture of eggshells, baking soda, and detergent that cleans everything from grease to water stains! Homemade cleaning Have you tried the hack yet? How to do it ⬇️ Crushed eggshells: Gentle scrubber Baking soda 2 spoons: Stain remover 1 spoon: Grease filter ⬇️ Mix to make a natural cleaner ✨ Use to clean: Pots Burnt grease, bathtub soap scum, shower door limescale taps, ovens and stovetops Powerful, affordable and environmentally friendly. Please try it!
If you want to try this recipe, start by saving the eggshells. The clip doesn’t say exactly how many shells it uses, but it looks like there are at least 12. Once you have your collection, wash off any residue and disinfect it by boiling it. Then bake the eggs in the oven until the shells are completely dry.
Once you have clean, dry egg shells, place them in a blender or food processor until you have a fine powder. To complete the cleaning mixture, add 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of detergent. Now you have a gentle and effective cleaner that you can use throughout your home.
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Making something new from scraps can save you money and keep waste from going to landfill. Let’s talk about cost effectiveness. Some may be skeptical of this cleaning idea, but luckily The Kitchen was thoughtful enough to put it to the test. The author says it cleaned the pan just as well as a traditional powdered cleaner, but clarifies: “We do not recommend using this eggshell cleaner on glass pans as it is very abrasive and can leave small scratches,” Time said. “
If you use eggs regularly and have a little time to spare, making this detergent may be an economical way to clean up baked-on grease and other items around your kitchen. By using materials you already have on hand, you can save nearly $100 a year and potentially use fewer harmful chemicals.
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Many conventional cleaning solutions and products contain what are called volatile organic compounds, which can cause adverse health effects. The American Lung Association warns that “breathing VOCs can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat, cause breathing difficulties and nausea, and can damage the central nervous system and other organs.” It also explains that exposure can be greatly reduced by avoiding products containing VOCs and providing proper ventilation.
what people are saying
People looking to reduce waste and keep their homes clean were excited to learn about this use for eggshells.
“If you don’t have a plant or a garden, you can put eggshells to good use. I think this is really nice,” one person commented.
Another said: “I’ll save my eggshells from now on!”
One excited viewer added: “This is the most innovative thing I’ve ever seen!! So cool.”
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