If you love and enjoy coffee like the rest of us, chances are you drink at least two cups every day. But what do you do with the used grounds? Do you toss them into the trash? Throw them out the window? If you are discarding your used coffee grounds, you are losing out on an extremely useful and amazing source of organic matter.
As it turns out, coffee can do more than just keep you energized throughout the day; you can also use it in your garden and around the house. It can even help you spruce up your skincare routine. So, before you throw away your leftover coffee grounds, consider using them in the following creative ways:
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Add to your compost
One of the best ways to use coffee grounds that would otherwise end up in the landfill is to add them to your compost. Coffee grounds are quite rich in nitrogen, which makes them a great green compost, just like food scraps and dead grass clippings. Additionally, they also contain calcium, potassium, magnesium, and a few other trace minerals.
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Fertilize the soil
Instead of adding the grounds to the compost, you can also add them directly to the soil to fertilize it. You can either use them on their own or mix them with other materials, such as dry straw, grass clippings, or brown leaves. If you choose to use them on their own, make sure not to use too much as the small grounds can stick together, creating a water-resistant barrier in the soil.
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Use as an exfoliant
Coffee is a common ingredient in numerous skincare items today. But you can make your own simply by mixing used grounds with coconut oil or a little bit of water to create a homemade body scrub. You can also use them to exfoliate your lips by mixing them with honey. They can be incredibly effective in removing dead skin cells while leaving your body smelling amazing.
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Use them to neutralize odors
Coffee grounds can be quite effective in eliminating odors from the air. You can place a bowl of coffee grounds in your fridge to remove odors from spoiled food. You can also make portable air fresheners to use around the house by filling up old socks with the grounds. From your car to your gym bag, coffee grounds can be helpful anywhere you need to add some fragrance.
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