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14 Surprising Ways to Use Coffee Filters. Don't miss #11!

14 Surprising Ways to Use Coffee Filters. Don t miss #11!

Coffee filters aren't just for making coffee!

You do not believe me ? Then you will be surprised!

Their simple shape and smooth texture make them handy for lots of other stuff.

We have selected for you 14 amazing ways to use coffee filters . Watch:

14 Surprising Ways to Use Coffee Filters. Don t miss #11!

1. Protects plates when moving

14 Surprising Ways to Use Coffee Filters. Don t miss #11!

Here's a pro tip! Protect your favorite dishes and plates from scratches and minor knocks. To do this, slide coffee filters between each of them. Handy for moving!

2. Use as a snack bowl

14 Surprising Ways to Use Coffee Filters. Don t miss #11!

If you run out of clean dishes, use a coffee filter to eat appetizers, popcorn, or any other snack. The bowl-like shape of the coffee filter and its size are perfect for presenting small snacks.

3. Cleans windows and mirrors

14 Surprising Ways to Use Coffee Filters. Don t miss #11!

Since coffee filters don't lint, you can replace paper towels with filters to give your windows the perfect shine.

4. Prevents soil from leaking out of flower pots

14 Surprising Ways to Use Coffee Filters. Don t miss #11!

Before pouring the potting soil into your flower pot, put a coffee filter in the bottom of the pot to hide the hole. This way excess water can escape but dirt and soil stay in the pot. Check out the trick here.

5. So as not to lose screws and nails when assembling furniture

14 Surprising Ways to Use Coffee Filters. Don t miss #11!

Are you assembling an Ikea chest of drawers? Keep all screws, nails and other small parts in a coffee filter to prevent them from rolling on the floor.

6. Dust off the computer screen

14 Surprising Ways to Use Coffee Filters. Don t miss #11!

A coffee filter is the ideal tool for catching dust on screens, whether large, like those on the TV and computer, or small, like those on your smartphone. Check out the trick here.

7. Use as colander or sieve

14 Surprising Ways to Use Coffee Filters. Don t miss #11!

If the holes in your colander are too large to hold small pieces of food, place a coffee filter over it.

8. Prevents ice cream from dripping onto fingers

14 Surprising Ways to Use Coffee Filters. Don t miss #11!

Make a hole in the center of the coffee filter and insert the ice cream stick into it. This prevents sticky fingers and stained clothes.

9. Makes greasing a dish easy

14 Surprising Ways to Use Coffee Filters. Don t miss #11!

Use a coffee filter to coat a mold with butter instead of using a paper towel which could leave small bits.

10. Dries glasses streak-free

14 Surprising Ways to Use Coffee Filters. Don t miss #11!

If you notice that your glasses are still a little damp when they come out of the dishwasher, use a coffee filter. Your stemware will be flawless and sparkling.

11. Avoid splashing in the microwave

14 Surprising Ways to Use Coffee Filters. Don t miss #11!

When reheating a dish in the microwave, place a coffee filter over it to avoid splattering.

12. Absorbs excess fat

14 Surprising Ways to Use Coffee Filters. Don t miss #11!

Drain fries or bacon on a filter to remove excess fat.

13. Makes stainless steel shine

14 Surprising Ways to Use Coffee Filters. Don t miss #11!

The same way coffee filters leave your windows spotless because they don't lint, they also work wonders on your appliances and faucets.

14. Absorbs excess sebum

14 Surprising Ways to Use Coffee Filters. Don t miss #11!

Has your makeup smudged or is your face glowing? A coffee filter is the ideal tool to absorb excess makeup and oil. Just apply it on the face to have a clear and clean face.