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### 🥄 How to Use the Eggshell Trick
There are a few variations depending on the type of clog or your maintenance routine. Here’s the most popular method:
#### ✨ Ingredients:
– 3–4 **clean, dry eggshells**
– 1 cup **baking soda**
– 1 cup **white vinegar**
– **Boiling water**
#### 🔧 Instructions:
1. **Crush the eggshells** into fine pieces or powder using a mortar and pestle or food processor.
2. **Sprinkle** the crushed shells directly into the drain.
3. **Follow with baking soda**, then pour in the vinegar. Let it fizz for 5–10 minutes.
4. **Flush with boiling water** to wash away the loosened debris.
Repeat once every few weeks to prevent buildup and keep your pipes smelling fresh.
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### 💡 Additional Uses for Eggshells in Plumbing
– **Drain strainers**: Drop a few small crushed shells into a drain strainer to catch food particles and release minerals that help fight buildup.
– **Garbage disposal maintenance**: Occasionally grinding eggshells in the disposal can help clean the blades and sharpen them — though not all plumbers agree on this point, so use this one with caution.
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### ⚠️ What to Watch Out For
– **Don’t overdo it**: Too many large shell fragments can actually worsen a clog if not flushed properly.
– **Avoid in already tight or blocked pipes**: This is a maintenance trick — not a fix for serious blockages.
– **Not for septic tanks**: Eggshells don’t break down easily in septic systems.
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### 🌿 The Bottom Line
The egg trick isn’t a miracle cure for every clogged drain, but as a **preventive, eco-conscious maintenance hack**, it holds real promise. If you’re looking for a natural alternative to chemical cleaners — and a creative way to reuse your kitchen waste — this method is worth trying.
Just be sure to crush the shells finely, combine them with other proven ingredients like baking soda and vinegar, and always flush with plenty of hot water.
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