10 clever ways to use wood ash instead of throwing it away
Once you’re done with all that wood from the fireplace, don’t throw it away like most people. All that wood ash can be used for other purposes as you’ll see. You can still use them for both inside and outside purposes. Keep scrolling!
Here are 10 of the many uses we found. There’s more as well!
10 Ways To Use Wood Ash Around The House Instead Of Throwing It Away
1. Fending off ant invasions
Ants really hate wood ash. The problem is it’s not toxic enough to kill them. If there’s a troublesome anthill in your yard, sprinkle a pile of wood ash on it. Those ants will evacuate and find another spot to build a hill.
2. Melting ice
For those of you that need to deal with winter, then this is good news for those slippery driveways and walkways. Spreading wood ash over icy surfaces helps in melting the ice. Just be careful not to accidentally bring in any ash inside afterward. Check those shoes.
3. Making compost
A common problem for people living in rural areas is that animals like bears can show up to dig through your compost pile. Sprinkling wood ash on top of the pile will help reduce the possibility of any unwanted visitors while also increasing the quality of the compost.
4. Managing oil spills
DIY garage mechanics need not worry when changing out their engine’s oil and spilling some of the golden stuff on the ground. Just sprinkle a bit of wood ash to help soak some of it up. It will really absorb the oil on the ground before it permanently stains the concrete.
5. Insect repellant
Cockroaches. Even men shudder and run when these creepy crawling and flying critters are around. Spread wood ash around the dark corners and cracks of your house to help keep those cockroaches out. Just make sure your pets are safe from sniffing the ash.
6. Increasing soil pH
Wood ash can help change your garden’s soil if you find it too acidic. It’s an alkaline substance. Sprinkle a generous amount on the soil and watch it help balance things out.
7. Cleaning glass
A wood ash scrub has better texture to it than traditional glass cleaners like Windex. Perfect for cleaning the glass door of a fireplace or even the dirty headlights on a car. Do a little research to see how to go about cleaning glass though.
8. Wound cleaning
Wood ash is apparently a good antiseptic and when spread on a wound, can disinfect it. There’s no need to run to the drugstore. Studies also show that it can speed up tissue repair and healing time. Keep some with you and maybe you’ll be like Deadpool!
9. Saving seeds
Prevent fungus and insects by storing seeds in wood ash. It will keep them viable for a really long time. Agriculture back in the day had people saving seeds every year just to survive.
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10. Making cheese
We all love cheese. It’s become a love affair and making it is an art form in itself. Cheese makers know how useful wood ash is. Layer wood ash to prevent the growth of unwanted organisms and flavors you don’t want.
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