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| The used coffee still has a lot of qualities that can be beneficial in many ways. |
Whether you have a coffee shop or the habit to drink coffee every day at home, you surely have coffee ground leftovers, and you just discard them. But considering the tumultuous times the world is living due to climate change, somehow nature is demanding us to be more conscious and use what it gave us in a wisely manner.
The thing is that coffee is such a precious natural product! Unlike other foods, you can recycle it in many useful ways that certainly can help you reduce carbon footprints. After reading this article, you will never want to throw away your coffee grounds in the mornings! Here you have a list of what you can do with your leftovers for a complete range of household tasks.
Exterminate Fleas from Your Pet
When showering your dog or cat, rub some coffee grounds after adding shampoo. This tip will help you protect their fur and the skin to be free of ticks and fleas.
Compost it for Later
With the rest of your organic food leftover, like carbon boards, used kitchen paper and the like, coffee grounds are a great addition to your compost. Studies have shown it produces more earthworms due to the increase in the nutrient content. Also, you can add them directly to your plants!
Absorb Odors
A cup of used coffee grounds in the refrigerator and freezer will absorb food odors. Place it in the back of the fridge and change it every two weeks. And of course, after you remove smelly old grounds, you can compost them, meaning two uses!
Unblock the Sink
Pour the grounds into the sink if your drains are clogged, then add liquid soap and a kettle of boiling water. It works perfectly! You can use it for your bathroom shower drainage too!
Clean Out the Fireplace
Gently scatter old used coffee grounds over the pile of ashes to weight them down; this will prevent clouds of smoke when sweeping out.
Exfoliate Skin
This tip is probably the most known form of recycling coffee grounds. Many women use them as an inexpensive exfoliant by mixing a spoon of the leftovers with a few drops of olive oil. As a plus, it can also wake up the face by reducing puffiness and tightening skin and getting rid of dark circles under the eyes.
Caffeinated Soap
Combine used or old soaps from the hotels you have visited with you coffee leftovers. It will scrub your dead skin properly and disappear unwanted odors. You can add essential oils. As a result, it can be your coffee shop bathroom soap or something you can give to your loved ones as a gift. But if you think it’s not enough, try making coffee candles instead.
Remove Smells from Hands
Also, you can place some coffee grounds on your counter for removing odors from your hands when cooking, especially after chopping garlic, onions, and other smelly things.
Cellulite Treatment
Coffee grounds can also release nutrients, and caffeine helps the blood system to flow efficiently. These are the reasons why leftovers are used as a cellulite treatment. After scrubbing, you must wait a few minutes before rinsing it off. Many women said that by doing this every day for two weeks, they notice a significant improvement.
Change the Color of Your Flowers
According to studies, the coffee grounds reduce the pH level and will give you brighter flower colors. Pour them into the pot now and then you will see the magic!
Dye Paper for Crafts
Add a little bit of water to your paper, and you can get a sepia-toned result. This idea is perfect for crafts, mainly to have a unique alternative. Think of this option if you want a personalized menu for your business. Can you imagine how original it will be?
If you want to keep track of more amazing tips and ideas regarding coffee, whether if you will use them for your business in the coffee industry or your personal life, follow Coffland Corp through our social media accounts for more information every week.
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| Coffee is such a super product that you can still give uses after brewing |
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