8 Amazing Uses for Coffee Grounds
Amazing uses for coffee grounds:
1. Plant grower.
The acidity and nutrients in coffee grounds build up soil making this substance a better platform for plants. Use this substance as mulch for flowers such as roses, azaleas and hydrageneas.
2. Skin softener.
Dry skin? Create an exfoliation out of coffee grounds. Mix this substance with coconut oil and brown sugar. (Detailed DIY recipe at 3FatChicks.com.) Apply, massage into skin, and rinse off while showering.
3. Fireplace cleanser.
Prior to tackling the grime and gunk in the fireplace, sprinkle the inside with damp coffee grounds. These remnants weigh down ash reducing the appearance of cloudy smoke.
4. Ant repellant.
Is your home infested with ants? Run them off by sprinkling coffee grounds around the areas in which they roam. This tactic also works for snails and slugs.
5. Reddish-brown colorant.
Give fabric a soft brown tinge with used coffee grounds. Soak the leftover in hot water and dip the material in the container. Do the same for Easter eggs. (Check out: How to Dye Fabric Brown Naturally.)
6. Refrigerator deodorizer.
Are you out of baking soda? Smelly sneakers? Get rid of the stench by pouring fresh coffee grounds in your shoes.
7. Dark furniture fix.
Blur out a scratch on dark wood furniture with coffee grounds. Create a stain by mixing water with it and then gently rubbing over the affected area.
8. Pet groomer.
Is your dog suffering with fleas? Rid them from his coat. Brush your pet with dried coffee grounds and forgoe an expensive flea dip.
Surprised? These 8 amazing uses for coffee can come in handy when you run out of common household products. Use them and reduce the amount of chemicals in the air and keep a few extra dollars in your pocket.
References
MNN.com
TheGoodHuman.com
CoffeeCupNews.org
