Have you ever heard of diatomaceous earth?
It is a natural product extracted from the layers of sediment from the beds of ancient lakes.
This product is 100% organic and has many uses for your family and even your pets.
If you don't know this product, it's high time to find out.
How to use diatomaceous earth? It's easy!
Here are the 10 surprising uses of diatomaceous earth:
Diatomaceous earth is best known as a natural alternative to pesticides. It is a formidable insecticide.
Do you like all animals — even insects (spider, cockroach, cockroach, flea, fly, bug...)?
No ? Then diatomaceous earth is the product for you.
Diatomaceous earth is a natural and safe repellent for your family.
To prevent insects from entering your home, simply sprinkle diatomaceous earth inside your home. Do the same outside the home.
The list of insects that are not resistant to diatomaceous earth is impressive:
- cockroaches and cockroaches
- bedbugs
- chips
- spiders
- ticks
- scorpions
- and many more!
Diatomaceous earth can also be applied directly to the coat of your pets. It is very effective in eliminating fleas.
Its use is recommended because it is natural and safe for your animals.
How to
a. Start from the base of the tail to go towards the head. Apply diatomaceous earth to your cat's or dog's coat.
b. Brush back the hair with one hand to apply the soil well to your pet's skin.
c. Let it work and that's it!
Warning: take care not to get powder in your pet's eyes and ears.
In my opinion, it is a good natural alternative to chemical insecticides.
Want to put an end to a flea infestation? You can also sprinkle some diatomaceous earth around your house.
Diatomaceous earth is also recommended for human consumption.
It is also one of the most popular uses of diatomaceous earth.
Indeed, many people are interested in the health benefits of diatomaceous earth.
It is highly beneficial to the health of your hair, nails and skin.
The human benefits of diatomaceous earth are similar to the benefits of silica...
In particular to reduce cholesterol levels.
Moreover, diatomaceous earth is composed of 85% silica.
Warning: use only organic, food-grade diatomaceous earth!
Sometimes there are so many insects that you have to uproot the plant.
But as we have seen, diatomaceous earth is an effective insecticide. How does she act?
It's simple:it helps to dry out insects.
By using diatomaceous earth, you protect your plants and your vegetable garden from insects that are harmful to their health.
Against flying insects
a. After watering your plants, sprinkle them with diatomaceous earth.
b. Using a sprayer, spray some water on your plants.
This step is important to ensure the adhesion of the diatomaceous earth to your plants.
Don't forget to apply it to the underside of the leaves.
The best time to apply diatomaceous earth is in the morning. Why ? Because it allows the soil to dry out optimally.
Against crawling insects
Sprinkle diatomaceous earth around the base of plants that are attacked.
The idea is to form a circle around the base of the plant.
Take care that no leaves touch the ground. It would be an easy access for insects that climb on your plants.
This method is particularly effective in keeping slugs away.
Are you looking for an alternative to chemical products to eliminate parasites from your pet?
It's not complicated ! Just add a little diatomaceous earth to your dog or cat's food and mix. Here is the recommended dosage:
For a dog:
For puppies and small dogs:½ teaspoon.
Your dog weighs less than 23 kg:1 teaspoon.
Your dog weighs more than 23 kg:1 tablespoon.
Your dog weighs more than 45 kg:2 tablespoons.
For a cat:
For kittens:½ teaspoon.
For adult cats:1 teaspoon.
Did you know that the majority of dry foods are exposed to the risk of food moths?
To protect your food from moths, use diatomaceous earth.
In addition, diatomaceous earth protects food from moisture, sprouting and mold.
Simply add a little diatomaceous earth to dry foods. that you keep in food boxes.
Use this tip for cereals, starches, beans, rice, corn, etc.
The diatomaceous earth will keep them dry and protect them from insects.
Note that it absorbs moisture, which is always useful to better preserve them.
Do you have a chicken coop?
Then you know that hens are at risk from fleas and mites.
Farmers often use diatomaceous earth to protect their hens.
Here are the instructions:
Add diatomaceous earth to your chicken coop and your hens' dust bath.
Even if your chicken coop is not infested with fleas and mites...
It is wise to sprinkle it as a preventive treatment.
Diatomaceous earth is a mild abrasive.
By the way, did you know that it is a basic ingredient of most toothpastes?
Simply add 1 pinch of diatomaceous earth to your toothpaste before brushing your teeth.
You will be amazed by the feeling of cleanliness of your teeth after this treatment.
Do you have oily skin? So use diatomaceous earth as a face cleanser.
How to
a. Mix diatomaceous earth with a little water to form a paste.
b. Apply this paste on your face, like a mask.
c. Leave on for 5 to 10 min.
d. Rinse your face with water to remove the mask.
Warning: do not repeat this treatment more than twice a week.
Why ? Because diatomaceous earth can dry out the skin on your face.
There are several ways to use diatomaceous earth to deodorize your home and eliminate bad smells.
For trash cans:
Sprinkle a layer of diatomaceous earth on the bottom of your trash can to eliminate bad smells.
For your cat's litter box:
Using gloves or a spatula, mix diatomaceous earth into the litter.
Diatomaceous earth can also absorb up to 2 times its weight in liquid.
For shoes:
Sprinkle the inside of your shoes with diatomaceous earth. Leave to stand for at least 8 hours.
For the carpet:
Vacuum your carpet. Then sprinkle with diatomaceous earth.
Let stand 12 to 24 hours before vacuuming again.
Diatomaceous earth can be found in DIY stores (Castorama...).
You can also find it in supermarkets like Super U, Carrefour...
Or even organic stores like Biocoop or Bio C Bon.
But be careful:only buy diatomaceous earth of food quality and of organic origin!
To buy now, we recommend this diatomaceous earth...
Or this one sold in a 2 kg bucket.
