Don\u2019t throw away coffee grounds: they can be used in many ways and are useful in many situations at home, in the garden or in the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coffee grounds cannot be reused to prepare another drink, but once used, they can definitely be recycled. Below, we suggest some uses.
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Exfoliants<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rough texture of coffee grounds can be used to make a skin scrub. Mix 40 grams of coffee grounds with 80 grams of sugar and 50 ml of coconut oil. Apply to damp skin, then rinse.
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Plant<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adding coffee grounds to the soil of plants helps regulate pH (acidity), increase nitrogen and aerate the soil. They are particularly useful for tomatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eliminate bad smells from the refrigerator<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coffee grounds can help us absorb and eliminate bad smells from the refrigerator. Remember to change them every day to prevent mold growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Melt ice<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you live in a very cold place, you will surely be happy to know that by pouring your coffee grounds on the ice that forms in the garden or on the paths, you can accelerate its melting and add more traction under your feet. Don’t forget to clean your shoes before entering the house.
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Soaking a few sheets of watercolor paper in a solution of water and coffee grounds gives an “old” look, the classic sepia effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Water the roses<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coffee grounds help lower the pH of the soil, which is essential for the flowering of roses. Pour 80 grams of coffee grounds in 3 liters of water, which will be used to irrigate the roses.
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Cleaning pots and pans<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coffee grounds have a slightly abrasive effect that allows us to remove food residue left on pots and pans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Snail and cat repellent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use coffee grounds to create barriers in the garden \u2013 this will help keep these animals away from the plants.
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Growing carrots<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mix coffee grounds with the soil to be used for growing carrots: they will help to fertilize it and promote plant growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cleaning the trash can<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coffee grounds can be useful for cleaning and deodorizing the trash can.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Don\u2019t throw away coffee grounds: they can be used in many ways and are useful in many situations at home, in the garden or in the kitchen. Coffee grounds cannot be reused to prepare another drink, but once used, they can definitely be recycled. Below, we suggest some uses. Exfoliants The rough texture of coffee […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":19423,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19422","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advices"],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\n