Brewing your own coffee at home is so different than just using coffee granules or powder. Not only is the quality better, but it is also satisfying. I always brew coffee at home and have always wondered what I can do with the used coffee grounds. I am aware that I can use them as fertilizer, but is there anything else I can do with this waste?
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Out of curiosity, I looked online and found this video by Cleverly. They have shared 8 clever ways to reuse coffee grounds. As expected, you can use them as fertilizer, so your garden or plants will surely benefit from your daily brewing. You can also use them to dye fabrics, remove odors, and so much more. Next time you brew your coffee, make sure you don’t throw them away.
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How to Reuse Coffee Grounds
1 – Use to refresh tired eyes
In a pot, add 3 tablespoons of coconut oil, 2 tablespoons of almond oil, and 5 tablespoons of coffee grounds. Mix and let it simmer for 30 minutes. Strain the mixture directly into a bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons of coconut oil into the liquid. Transfer to small containers them let it set. Massage it under your eyes.
2 – Repair scratches on wooden furniture
Combine linseed oil and coffee grounds to make a DIY varnish. Test on a hidden spot first to make sure it has the same shade. Brush it over the scratch and let it set for a few minutes. Wipe it off with a soft cloth.
3 – Remove odor from shoes
Add some coffee grounds in tea bags and place one on each shoe.
4 – Neutralize hand odor
Just rub coffee grounds on your hands and the smell will be gone.
5 – Reduce cellulite
Melt glycerin soap in a water bath, then add coffee grounds. Once it turns into a brownish black color, pour the liquid into a silicone mold and let it harden.
6 – Scour grease
Mix coffee grounds with water, dip the sponge into the mixture and scrub your grimy pots and pans.
7 – Dye fabrics
Soak your fabrics in a coffee ground water mixture for about 3 hours.
8 – Fertilize flowers
Did you know coffee grounds contain minerals that are good for your plants? Just add a spoonful of coffee grounds to the soil.
8 Clever Ways to Reuse Coffee Grounds
