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Are you one of the millions who can’t get started in the morning without a cup of coffee? You know how to brew the perfect cup, and you savor every drop. But what do you do with those leftover coffee grounds? Probably dump them straight into the trash, right? Well, stop that immediately because there are a dozen ways to recycle those coffee grounds to get more than your money’s worth for them.
Not only will drinking your daily cup, or two, of coffee help brighten your day, but, by saving your coffee grounds, you can also make your life a little easier in other ways. Whether you’re looking for a little extra help in the kitchen, want to spice up your beauty routine, or just need to fix up small areas of your house, this list has the answers you crave.
1. Neutralize odors
Have you noticed a funky odor coming from your refrigerator after you left some fruit way past its prime? Does the smell continue to linger even after you’ve cleaned the inside of the fridge? Dry some leftover coffee grounds, put them in a bowl, and place it in the back of the refrigerator. For the next few days, enjoy the aroma of a cup of coffee every time you open the door. By the time the smell of coffee fades, the offensive odor will be long gone.
2. Scour pots and pans
After you’ve finished your coffee, you’re going to have to wash the dishes anyway, so why not give your pots and pans an extra scrub? The abrasiveness of used coffee grounds is the perfect texture for removing stuck-on food, especially in cast-iron pans.
3. Clean your barbecue grill
If you spend most of the summer grilling in the backyard, you know how important it is to keep your barbecue grill clean. You also know what a pain it is to get rid of burnt-on food particles. Try scrubbing damp coffee grounds across the grate of your grill to loosen food particles. It will save you time on the cleaning process. You can also use a pot of coffee to help remove lingering grease from your grill.
4. Add extra flavor — and caffeine — to your meals
Now that you’re ready to fire up the grill, consider mixing coffee grounds into your spice rub. This will give your meat dishes a little extra kick for your taste buds and will add a dash of caffeine to your meal.
5. Freshen skin
While most people think of coffee as something meant to go inside your body, it also has benefits for the outside. You can mix coffee grounds with cocoa and honey to make a facial mask that not only helps detox your skin, but also gives you an extra jolt of energy in the morning. But don’t stop with just your face. You can also combine coffee grounds with olive oil or sea salt for a natural, cleansing body scrub.
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