Too little known, diatomaceous earth is nevertheless a wonderful daily aid. Natural, economical and ultra-absorbent, it can therefore be of great service to those who know how to use it! In addition, it is non-toxic and replaces many chemical products (insecticide sprays, pesticides, etc.). However, its multiple uses make it deserve this little spotlight! It is in fact a natural repellent, biological insecticide and antiparasitic known to mercilessly get rid of crawling insects or harmful insects of all types. However, this is not the only way to use diatomaceous earth. The proof in 5 examples.
Also called silicon dioxide or diatomite, this powder made from microscopic algae is quite volatile. Be careful of your eyes and avoid ingesting it when spraying or sprinkling it!
1) As a powerful insecticide on your animals and your interior
Often it is used asinsecticide de contact that we know best about this product! Diatomaceous earth works wonderfully against fleas on our pets or against ticks. In fact, you can sprinkle on all the nooks and crannies where they hide (carpets, cracks in the floor, places of passage, etc.) and leave to act for a few hours, or even overnight, to completely eradicate the invasion. Then suck it up. And to use it on animals to treat them, sprinkle their coat directly and brush their coat against the grain to make the powder easier to penetrate! Then repeat the application once a week for three weeks.
Furthermore, it can also be used in prevention and treatment of red mite in chickens. After cleaning the henhouse thoroughly, sprinkle it on the walls, floors and perches. In the event of a large infestation, consider spreading it in clean litter boxes. Finally, use it at home in infested corners and traffic areas against bedbugs, cockroaches, ants, food moths or silverfish.
Moreover, putting it on entry points is particularly dissuasive for all small animals. It is indeed excellent in prevention to fight against unwanted parasitic insects and mites! It is a natural insect barrier and very effective against all pests. No more need for insecticide spray with this natural product!
2) Diatomaceous earth to reduce bad odors to nothing
Its absorbency on liquids is generally praised. However, it is rarely mentioned that also absorbs bad odors just like baking soda! So, you can put it in your cat’s litter box to help it absorb urine and its unpleasant odors. Also, you can simply put it in shoes that smell bad. Here, it will take little to obtain a satisfactory deodorizing result.
3) Multiple household uses of this unusual land
She also has a slightly abrasive effect which helps scrape the toughest stains. So, we love it whether in a homemade scouring powder, in a dirty dish or on metals to shine (silverware, copper or stainless steel). To use it, there is no need to make complicated mixtures: make a paste with powder and water then rub gently with a sponge. In addition, like its cousin the land of Sommières, it can be used for absorb liquid stains before vacuuming and cleaning. It is particularly useful on oil stains !
4) Diatomaceous earth is also a natural insecticide for the garden
On our pets, it is safe as long as we do not get it in their eyes. On the other hand, the small invasive creatures in the garden or vegetable patch (against ants, aphids, caterpillars and other miniature pests) fear it greatly. In fact, only use it as a last resort, because it is not repellent… it kills these critters mercilessly! To do this, sprinkle a little around the plants. If necessary, protect the plants from rain once treated, because the earth will no longer work once wet.
5) And finally, make it… an exfoliating facial mask!
Its abrasive power allows it to scrub the skin well, but should be avoided on sensitive skin. Also, its absorbent effect has an effect sensational on oily skin and acts a bit like clay! To do this, make a thick paste with water, 3 teaspoons of diatomaceous earth and 2 to 3 drops of an essential oil suitable for your skin type. Then apply everything to the face and leave for a few minutes before rinsing well with lukewarm water and moisturizing.