What are some useful ways to utilize your ashes after your fire pit has been put out? Check out these 10 unique ideas.
What To Do With Ashes From Fire Pit
There are many versatile uses for fire pit ashes around the home. Ashes can be used to clean household items, eliminate odors, and even remove hair.
1. Clean Glass Stovetops
To clean your stovetop with ash, start by mixing water into a cup of wood ash in order to create a paste. This mildly abrasive concoction will ultimately remove stains from your glass.
2. Clean Oil Spills
Wood ash can easily and effectively absorb both oil spills and concrete stains.
3. Melt Ice
Wood ash contains natural minerals that have the same impact on ice that salt does. This makes the ash a great alternative to chemical de-icing salt, which is a potentially toxic compound to children and pets.
4. Garden Fertilizer
Wood ash contains all the valuable trace minerals that are featured in a tree’s bark. It’s suggested to use about 5 gallons of wood ash per 1,000 feet of garden. However, it is important to recognize that wood ash will also raise your soil’s pH level.
5. Get Rid Of Algae
If your pond or fountain is overrun with algae, consider adding a small amount of wood ash to the water. Wood ash is loaded with potassium, which is a compound that naturally slows the growth of algae. It’s suggested to add only about 1 tablespoon of ash per 1,000 gallons of water.
6. Substitute For Baking Soda
Wood ash can be used as a substitute for baking soda when trying to eliminate odor coming from your fridge. Place some wood ash along with charcoal in a bowl inside your fridge and watch as any unpleasant smells are absorbed.
7. Remove Hair Dye From Skin
Wood ash has been proven to remove dye stains from the skin or scalp. Dab a damp cloth in some wood ash and scrub any dye away.
8. Hair Removal
Women have been using wood ash for years as a natural wax agent. Before diving into this, try testing a small patch of your skin to ensure you avoid any negative reactions.
9. Tomatoes
This ash can also add some much-needed calcium to your tomatoes. Start by adding 1/4 cup of wood ash to the tomato planting hole and rub it into the soil. Do this prior to planting your tomatoes.
10. Prevent Frost Damage
Dusting your plants with a little wood ash prior to frost can prevent overall damage. Wood ash will combat frost by lowering the freezing point of water without ever harming your plants.
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