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7 Amazing Ways to Use Coffee Grounds.

7 Amazing Ways to Use Coffee Grounds.

Coffee grounds are a sensational product!

A big coffee drinker, I take care to always keep the grounds of my precious beverage.

It's a fantastic product - and free! - that I use in the garden, as a beauty product and even in my kitchen. Well no... on the other hand I don't read the future in it;-)

Want to know how I use my coffee grounds? Discover the 7 unusual tips for using coffee grounds.

7 Amazing Ways to Use Coffee Grounds.

1. Against garden insects and cats

The neighbors' cats had got into the habit of defecating in my plants. Nice… next to the basil. Not wanting to get angry with the neighbors, I simply spread coffee grounds at the base of my plants. The cats hate this smell and… have gone to visit other gardens.

Coffee grounds are a great nutrient for plants that have been damaged by cat urine and pests. By spreading it near the base of the plants, they regain their health.

My plants were all the better for it as the marc also scares away insects, such as ants, greedy snails and invasive aphids and even wasps!

To discover: The Natural Repellent That Works To Scare Cats Away From The Garden.

2. To make compost

Coffee grounds are an excellent fertilizer. It can easily feed your compost. You can simply spread it at the base of your plants:as it is naturally acidic, roses, azaleas and rhododendrons particularly appreciate it.

We put it directly in the ground. We stir the earth a little, we put the coffee grounds, we turn the earth a little more. Then we plant our flowers and plants and we water. Easy isn't it?

To discover: Coffee Grounds, a Very Good Free Fertilizer for your Plants.

3. To remove stubborn odors

If you like to cook, you must have encountered this problem. Some odors such as garlic, fish, onion are particularly stubborn. They become encrusted on the hands and accompany you all day long. My little thing? I rub my hands with the coffee grounds and rinse them. No more bad smells!

This is a trick that works well for deodorizing closets, cabinets, hard-to-ventilate rooms. Arrange the grounds in small open containers or even better in muslin bags or old tea bags. Distribute them in strategic places in the house and the bad odors will disappear. Your cupboards regain a pleasant smell. Ideal especially in the shoe closet!

To discover: The Quick Trick To Remove Bad Odors From Hands.

4. To make a scrub for the skin

Tired of spending a fortune on skin scrubs full of questionable products? Me too ! Coffee grounds are a very good exfoliant. Now I only use coffee grounds to make my scrubs. It deeply cleanses the skin and rids me of dead skin that dulls the complexion.

I mix it with a tablespoon of honey and sometimes I add a drop of organic olive oil. The result is breathtaking:the skin is soft like a baby's. She is brighter. I use it for face and body. The only problem is that it's pretty messy.

To discover: Coffee grounds, an effective and free exfoliating scrub for the face.

5. To fight dark circles

When the nights are too short, dark circles invite themselves. Not very glamorous… Coffee grounds have the advantage of smoothing dark circles and facial features. To make dark circles disappear, nothing better than a coffee grounds mask.

Mix a tablespoon of honey, an egg white and a tablespoon of coffee grounds. Mix. Apply to dark circles, carefully avoiding the eye. Leave on for 5 minutes then rinse gently. Do not rub:this area is particularly sensitive. You might irritate it.

To discover: How to Fight Dark Circles with Coffee Grounds?

6. To revive dark hair

If you have dark hair, coffee grounds can help enhance your natural color. It can be used as a conditioner to give them more softness and shine. Wash and rinse your hair normally.

Then take some coffee grounds in your hand. Massage your hair thoroughly from root to tip. Rinse well. Then dry your hair. You will immediately see the difference. They will have beautiful deep reflections and will be very soft!

To discover: Coffee grounds, a Natural, Effective and Free Conditioner.

7. Against cellulite

Have you noticed that in the advertisements for cellulite creams, we always talk about the action of caffeine? Coffee is made up of vitamins and antioxidants. It's perfect for fighting unsightly cellulite.

With the coffee grounds, we prepare a scrub:we mix 55 g of coffee grounds with 65 ml of coconut oil, and 55 g brown sugar. We mix everything. And with the flat of the hand, we rub the litigious areas. Bye bye cellulite! In addition, the skin is softer and you save money.

On the other hand, this anti-cellulite scrub is quite messy. Get on top of a towel or in your shower or tub before you start.

To discover: Coffee Grounds, an Effective and Free Anti-Cellulite.

Result

There you go, you know all my unusual tips for using coffee grounds :-)

So you're going to keep throwing away the coffee grounds? Do you know of any other uses for coffee grounds? Tell us everything in comments. We can't wait to read you!