Ash is also very effective in melting ice quickly. For what ? Because ash is naturally alkaline, which melts snow. And if there is a ray of sunlight outside, the dark color of the ash generates even more heat, which melts the ice even faster. Besides, I tested this tip this winter on my driveway and it worked really well.
9. Against the proliferation of algae
The ash prevents algae from growing in the water. You don’t need to use a lot to make it work. A simple tablespoon of ashes for 3800 liters of water is enough! Very useful when you have to take care of a body of water or a pond in the garden.
10. To eliminate odors
To remove bad odors from the shoe closet, put ash in a cloth or an old T-shirt. Place this bundle of ashes near the shoes. To remove bad odors from your dog, sprinkle his coat with ashes then brush him. No more bad odors, especially if you wash it with a special shampoo before.
11. To do laundry the old-fashioned way
You can also make laundry with ashes. It’s a bit long, but it’s possible! The ancients used carya ash. Find out how to do it here.
12. To care for fruit trees
Sprinkle ash around your fruit trees: apricots, peaches, cherries… stone fruits love it! Just like apples which suffer from bitter spots, a problem which concerns certain varieties notably Bramleys.
13. To repel aphids
When you have a nasty infestation of aphids or other crawling insects, thoroughly wet your plants and sprinkle them completely with sifted ash. Leave on overnight and rinse in the morning. All the insects will be dead or gone. It works very well on willow and tomatoes.
14. To chase away fleas and ticks
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