Eggshells v. Diatomaceous Earth (rambling thoughts & questions)

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• Subject: Eggshells v. Diatomaceous Earth (rambling thoughts & questions)
• From: t* &* b* <s*@GWI.NET>
• Date: Sat, 26 Apr 1997 09:57:54 -0400

Hello All,

I am intrigued by the possibility that eggshells might be used as replacement
 therapy
for diatomaceous earth. My DH [the chemist] seems to think this is a very viable
alternative.

But, as DH points out, crushed eggshells are still dust, and should be handled
 with a
mask, too. What do you all think? I guess it depends upon how finely you crush
 them?

Isn't kitty litter made out of diatomeceous earth? The cheap stuff which is
 unscented
and basically unadulterated might make a good sub for the finely ground version.
 Also a
lot less dusty...

Any and all thoughts gratefully acknowledged,

Trina
Snowdrift Farm Soaps
http://www.biddeford.com/~twallace
Between zones 4 and 5 in mid-coast Maine

"I may not be perfect, but parts of me are excellent." -Ashleigh Brilliant

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