Is there truly useless garbage? I think not, especially in light of the vast amount of information on how to reuse things of little value. Things that most people underestimate, for example, glass, wood, wood pulp, paper, used rubber tires and in the scope of this article. I guess it’s really about one man’s trash being another’s treasure. It turns out that this treasure, in this case used coffee grounds, can be used for more than one use, in fact I can list 15 uses right now.
1. Insect control
Insect Control: There is currently a meme online that says that spraying used coffee beans on your plants and skin will repel mosquitoes, particularly those that carry the Zika virus. In fact, there is no scientific literature to demonstrate this, although there is some research evidence that spraying coffee and using coffee grounds in mosquito breeding sites inhibited the embryogenesis of mosquito larvae and thus significantly reduced the number of mosquitoes. mosquito larvae that successfully matured into adults.
2. Fertilizer
For plants that like acidic soil, such as hydrangeas, rhododendrons, camellias, roses, blueberries, magnolias, etc. Used coffee grounds can serve as an excellent source of fertilizer. Some flowers will even change color depending on the pH level of the surrounding soil, so put the blue in your hydrangea flower, with used coffee grounds!
3. Growth of carrots and radishes
Carrots and radishes work great with used coffee grounds. Spraying the last over the first before planting will help the little seedlings grow faster and provide an extra boost when they are germinating; As a result, you will surely get bigger products. A literal example of reaping what you sow!
4. Growing your own mushrooms
Do you like to eat mushrooms? They can be a delicacy. Certain types of mushrooms can be grown in containers filled with used coffee grounds. For example, pearl oyster mushrooms. Grow your own mushrooms today and become a spore farmer!
5. Clean your fireplace
Clean your fireplace. Adding some wet coffee grounds to your fireplace will allow you to sweep up all the ash without creating a billowing dust cloud.
6. Deodorize your fridge
Does your fridge smell like a garbage can? Use it to keep a fresh and pristine scent. It works even better than baking soda.
7. Flea bath for pets
Add some coffee grounds to your dog or cat’s shampoo to give him a flea-repelling flea bath.
8. Eliminate hair build-up
Adding a little to your shampoo or conditioner can remove oil and other build-ups from your hair.
9. Remove bags from your eyes
It can also help you in other ways in the morning. In this case, they can be used to reduce dark circles.
10. “Salar” the street
Caught in a blizzard? Reduce the chances of snow getting in by using coffee grounds to “salt” roads and sidewalks. The used coffee grounds make the gravel excellent and the acid content helps burn the ice faster.
11. make garbage disposal cleaners
Did you know that you can make garbage disposal cleaners using it? You can make them using just the coffee grounds, Epsom salt, baking soda, a little vinegar, and maybe a little vanilla.
12. Unclog the drain
It can also be used to unclog the drain. All you need is boiling water, a little dish soap, and the used coffee grounds. Just 3 drops of dish soap, a pot of boiling water, and the grounds will clean the drain of grease and clogs.
13. Get rid of odors
It can be used to remove odors after biting things that smell bad. Just rub them on your hands and wash off afterwards. The grounds will neutralize the odor.
14. Cleaning pans
Do you have dirt accumulated in your pans? If so, a little coffee grounds sprinkled on a cloth will remove them easily, but don’t use it on ceramic dishes and other types that stain easily.
15. Creation of air fresheners
l Have you ever wanted an air freshener that smells like coffee beans? Just fold up a pair of ladies’ stockings with some coffee grounds in it and tie them up, and voila! A coffee air freshener, who knew that innovation could be that easy?