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3. Natural Laundry Brightening and Gardening Aid Crushed eggshells can help brighten white laundry when combined with a slice of lemon in your wash, offering a natural, chemical-free alternative to bleach. In the garden, eggshells serve as an excellent source of nutrients for plants, decomposing in the soil and providing calcium carbonate, which promotes healthier plant growth and enriches your vegetable garden.
4. Eggshells as Organic Pest Control and Fertilizer Beyond their use in cleaning and laundry, eggshells make for a powerful natural insect repellent, especially effective against slugs and snails. Crushed and sprinkled around plants, they create a protective barrier while also enriching the soil with essential nutrients. Eggshells can also be used to make nutrient-rich compost, boosting soil quality and encouraging healthier plants.
