8 Magical Uses of Coffee Grounds
What will you do with the remaining coffee grounds after brewing? It is a pity to throw it away. An article recently published by the American Coffee Knowledge Net suggested that everyone reuse resources and make coffee grounds a good helper in life. The following eight magical uses may help you save the coffee grounds.
1. Use as plant fertilizer
Coffee grounds are rich in minerals, which can supply the nutrients needed by the soil and make plants easier to grow. If you have potted plants, you can sprinkle coffee grounds directly on the potting soil to make it work. In addition, if your home has a backyard, coffee grounds can also help to absorb heavy metals in the soil and attract beneficial insects (such as earthworms) to add nutrients to the soil.
2. Use as natural stain remover
You can dump the coffee grounds into the sink and rinse them away with water to remove odors and oil stains from the drain. Coffee grounds contain activated carbon that absorb a lot of tiny dirt, so mixing coffee grounds with detergent can remove stubborn stains from dishes.
3. Use as natural deodorant
Coffee grounds have the ability to absorb odors, so they are a good helper for deodorization. Coffee grounds can be packed in small trays and placed in the toilet to remove odors. It can also be sewn into a cloth bag and stuffed into a shoe cabinet, which can not only act as a fragrance but also have the effect of dehumidification. If you put them in shoes, the deodorant effect is more obvious.
In addition, after drying the coffee grounds, put them into non-woven tea bags or gauze bags, and put them in the refrigerator, which can replace the refrigerator deodorant. Put it in the corner of the room to absorb odors and prevent insects. Frying wet coffee grounds in a pot until dry can also remove odors from the pot.
4. Use as natural scrub
Caffeine can speed up fat metabolism and reduce excess fat under the skin. Mixing coffee grounds and essential oil has the effect of eliminating cellulite and smoothing the skin. Massage on the thighs, abdomen, arms and buttocks with coffee grounds to eliminate cellulite. And mixing coffee grounds with soap or shower gel has the effect of cleaning pores and exfoliating, which can make the skin smoother.
5. Use as natural insect repellent
Sprinkle some coffee grounds in your house or yard to repel bugs and ants. If you have pets in the house, sprinkle some wet coffee grounds on them and brush them to repel fleas. This will not only bring no chemical damage but also make it full of fragrance. In addition, mixing coffee grounds into the potting soil can effectively prevent plant insects, and it is also environmentally friendly.
6. Use as natural scalp scrub
After shampooing, apply an appropriate amount of coffee grounds to the scalp and rinse with water. Coffee grounds remove dead skin from your scalp. In addition, studies have also found that caffeine can help speed up blood circulation to activate hair growth and maintain a healthy scalp.
7. Use as natural dye
Dark furniture has scratches. You can take an appropriate amount of coffee grounds and wipe it back and forth on the scratches, which can produce a complementary color effect. It can not only cover the scratches but also grind the surface so that the scratches are no longer visually obvious.
8. Remove dark circles
Mix coffee grounds with water or coconut oil, apply thinly for 10 minutes on the eye area and rinse. The caffeine and antioxidants in coffee grounds have obvious effects on preventing skin aging and removing melanin. It is a natural skincare product for reducing dark circles and eye puffiness!