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How to Make Scouring Powder from Eggshell

How to make scouring powder from eggshell is very easy. Scouring powder aids the removal of difficult and stubborn stains from the surface of objects like tiles, toilets, sink, pots, kettles, and other kitchen utensils.

One of the qualities of good home managers is that they know how to reduce waste by recycling some products. You will be amazed by how much you can do with eggshells.

A beautiful thing about the process of making scouring powder from eggshell is that it doesn’t cost much. In addition, since scouring powder is a widely used household product, it can be very lucrative if produced for sales.

In this blog, I will teach you how to easily make effective scouring powder from eggshells at the comfort of your home. So rather than tossing away those shells every time you consume the eggs they contain; you should save them for recycling. 

Things you will need:

  • 1. Eggshell
  • 2. Detergent
  • 3. Salt
  • 4. Mortar and Pestle
  • 5. Bowl and Stirring Rod
Before you begin production, it is crucial to know the ratio at which these ingredients should be combined for the best results. Regardless of the measuring tool, you’re using, the following ingredient ratios must be followed: 1 cup of eggshell: ½ cup of salt: 3 cups of detergent.

The production process:

Step 1:

Wash the eggshells to eliminate dirt.

Washing the eggshells is important to ensure the end product is free of dirt.

Step2:

Dry the clean eggshells to make powdering easy.

You can dry the eggshell under the sun or with low heat from an oven to make drying quicker.

Step 3:

Make the eggshell into powder by pounding with mortar and pestle.

Alternatively, you could use blender or any other grinding device.

Step 4:

In a bowl, mix the powdered eggshell with salt and detergent.

Remember to mix the substances in the right proportion i.e. :1 cup of eggshell: 1/2 cup of salt: 3 cups of detergent.

Voila! Your natural scouring powder is ready and can be used the same way other scouring agents are used.

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1 Comment

  1. Ifeanyi Johnson
    May 11, 2021 @ 1:19 pm

    wow!!, will definitely try it out