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It is often the first thing we think of when we get out of bed in the morning.
We usually associate it with direct consumption and enjoying it, but we don’t even know about the large number of its other uses in caring for our skin and around the house or in the household.
It is currently among the most popular and most frequently consumed beverages in the world. There’s probably not a person who wouldn’t appreciate a warm cup of coffee in the morning.
It is delicious, irresistible and gives us energy. We already know that. However, there are several truly interesting facts about coffee that we don’t know.
For example, did you know that coffee grounds can be quite useful around the house, and even as part of your beauty care?
The thick coffee grounds that remain at the bottom of the cup, which we throw away thinking they are useless, can on the contrary be a real lifesaver in certain situations.
The only thing you have to do is pour the coffee grounds onto baking paper and let them dry.
Here are 13 ways you can then use them:
13 uses for coffee grounds
1. Cellulite
Coffee grounds are an excellent remedy against cellulite. It’s no wonder that almost every cream and gel for cellulite contains caffeine.
Are you surprised you never thought about it?
Mix coffee grounds with some kitchen oil (sunflower, olive) and prepare the most effective and 100% natural anti-cellulite cream that won’t cost you anything.
2. Soap
If you don’t want to use soap, use coffee instead. You may be surprised, but with coffee grounds you can clean your hands really well.
It also has firming and exfoliating properties that can work wonders for your skin. Try it and see for yourself.
3. Hair
Coffee provides all the necessary nutrients and gives energy to your hair like no other hair mask. It is especially effective on dark hair, which it makes truly shine.
4. Against dark circles under the eyes
Mix coffee grounds with a little olive oil and apply this mixture to the circles under the eyes. Coffee is excellent not only against dark circles but also against sagging eye bags.
Your face will look radiant and fresh. With coffee you will completely restore the skin under your eyes.
5. For the refrigerator
If you can’t get rid of odors in the fridge, coffee grounds can really help you. Coffee is an excellent odor neutralizer for all kinds of food.
Just place coffee grounds in the fridge and the smell will disappear after a few hours.
6. Against rust on the grill
Everyone loves grilling, but no one wants to clean a sticky, dirty grill after using it. That’s why we’ll show you the best trick for cleaning a grill.
Apply coffee grounds to a cleaning sponge and scrub the dirty grill. Rinse it with hot water and in no time you’ll get rid of all the grime.
7. Abrasive substance
You can use coffee grounds as a cleaning agent instead of chemicals. Clean pots, pans and various other surfaces.
You’ll also save money on other cleaning products. That means you should definitely try it for this purpose!
8. Against ants
Coffee can be a real lifesaver in case of an ant infestation.
It has a strong scent that masks the ants’ trails so they can’t find their way home.
9. Against fleas
Coffee is also effective against fleas. Just rub a little coffee grounds into your dog’s fur or into your hair and massage it gently.
The fleas will disappear immediately and your pet will feel great.
10. Against wasps
Pour some coffee grounds into a fireproof container and light them. This will drive away all wasps within seconds.
Wasps simply cannot stand the smell of coffee.
11. Against slugs
If you have problems with snails in your garden, coffee can be a big help.
Like wasps, slugs also hate the smell of coffee. Just sprinkle some coffee grounds on the soil and you can be sure you’ll get rid of them soon.
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12. Against cats
If neighborhood cats are bothering you, coffee will help again.
Sprinkle some coffee grounds around the house and you will create an invisible barrier that will keep them at a safe distance from you.
13. Fertilizer
Coffee is rich in nutrients such as nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, which makes it a great fertilizer. It will also help your plants.
All you need to do is sprinkle some coffee grounds on the soil.
