There’s something magical about gathering eggs from your own backyard flock, warm shells tucked into straw, soft clucks in the background, and that quiet satisfaction of knowing exactly where your food came from.
But let’s be honest… sometimes those beauties come with a little extra character. A smudge of mud. A bit of straw. Maybe evidence of enthusiastic nest-box shenanigans. 😉
And while many homesteaders stick to a dry brush (which absolutely works and preserves the bloom), I like having a gentle, plant-based option on hand for those moments when an egg needs just a little extra love before it hits my skillet.
Eggshells are porous. They also have a natural protective coating called the bloom that helps seal out bacteria. So I don’t wash my eggs ahead of time or for long-term storage.
But when I’m prepping eggs before using them, especially if they need more than a dry wipe, I like using a tiny splash of this plant-based wash to help lift visible dirt.
It’s made to remove residue from produce using naturally derived ingredients and essential oil blends, which fits beautifully with the clean, low-toxin lifestyle I try to maintain in my home.
For me, it’s less about perfection and more about intention. Clean food. Clean tools. Clean ingredients. Simple.
🧼 How I Wash My Farm Fresh Eggs
Here’s my simple method:
Collect eggs frequently so they’re as clean as possible from the start.
Use lukewarm water (never cold if the egg is warmer, temperature differences can draw bacteria inward).
Gently roll the egg in the water — no soaking, no scrubbing hard.
Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Dry completely and use right away.
Once washed, eggs should be refrigerated and used sooner rather than later since the bloom has been removed.
🥚 A Note on the Bloom (Because It Matters)
If you’re storing eggs long-term or selling them, keeping the bloom intact is important. A dry cloth or gentle brush is often all you need for lightly soiled shells.
I always tell friends: wash only what you’re about to cook. Nature did a pretty good job designing that shell. 🐔✨
🌎 Let’s Talk Egg Cartons (Because Sustainability Is Glam Too)
One of my favorite little homestead practices?
I reuse and recycle egg cartons whenever possible.
When I share or sell eggs, I use recycled cartons and add a simple label that says something like:
“Please return this carton so we can reuse it and keep it out of the landfill 💚”
It’s such a small step, but small steps add up.
Reusing cartons:
Reduces waste
Keeps perfectly good packaging out of landfills
Saves money
Encourages community connection
And honestly? There’s something sweet about someone bringing back an empty carton and saying, “We’re ready for more.” 🥚
Clean eggs. Recycled cartons. Intentional living.
It’s not about doing everything perfectly; it’s about doing small things well and with purpose.
And that, my friend, is the real glam of homesteading. ✨🌿
Green Eggs N Glam 