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Our tips for using your coffee grounds
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If you drink coffee every day, you probably already know that it can bring you many benefits. But did you know that coffee grounds also have many advantages? Every day, tons of coffee grounds end up in the trash… Coffee grounds are the moist ground coffee left over after you've brewed your coffee. And it's a 100% natural material with multiple benefits and uses. For those who are curious, its chemical composition is as follows:
- Nitrogen 2.28%,
- Phosphorus 0.06%,
- Potassium 0.6%,
- pH 6.2.
In this article, you'll find our tips that could be useful in your daily life, and you might be surprised!
We've grouped everything into 3 categories (even though we're sure there could be many more! If you know of any, feel free to write them in the comments of this article 😉).
And you, what would you do with your coffee grounds? Before revealing our 11 clever ideas, we offer a small interactive selection. You choose what interests you, and we'll tell you the tip that suits you best. Which use for coffee grounds is right for you? Choose what interests you most, and discover the tip that matches your lifestyle: I like gardening or composting. I appreciate home cleaning tips. I'm looking to eliminate bad odors. I'm curious about natural beauty treatments. I have a problem with insects or cats outside.
👉 Now that you have your personalized tip, discover our other ingenious ideas to give your coffee grounds a second life.
Gardening Tips 🌿
As mentioned above, coffee grounds are a natural waste, composed simply of ground coffee and water. And because of its composition, it's excellent as a natural fertilizer, but also as a repellent! [t8484] [t8493] [t8500] Boost your compost [t8730] [t8736] [t8893] [t8974] If you have a composter, it's good to know that earthworms love coffee grounds, which help them digest organic matter. Their sensitivity to caffeine increases their activity in transforming plant matter into compost! Coffee grounds are therefore [t9285]ideal for enriching your compost[t9326].
A study published in Waste Management showed that coffee grounds could be composted if the right proportions were respected.Researchers have discovered that a batch of compost containing 40% coffee grounds produced higher-quality compost with lower greenhouse gas emissions. [t9685] [t9690] [t9710] [t9723] [t9807] [t10844] [t10855] [t10862] [t10965] [t10973] [t10977] [t10984] Natural Repellent [t11225] [t11231] [t11388] [t11469] Coffee is an excellent natural repellent, as are ashes or sand, without harming animals. [t11632] [t11637] [t11641] In your garden, place coffee grounds at the base of plants infested with aphids or attacked by slugs. Similarly, you can also mix water and coffee grounds and spray your plants with the mixture. [t11903] [t11908] [t11912] Have ants invaded your house? Mix coffee grounds with lemon juice and create a barrier by drawing a line of the mixture, for example, on a windowsill. The ants will not cross this line! [t12170] [t12175] [t12195] [t12208] [t12290] [t13300] [t13311] [t13318] [t13421] [t13429] [t13433] [t13440] Feeding your plants [t13684] [t13690] [t13847] [t13928] Coffee grounds gradually release Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, the basic components of fertilizers, are very useful for the growth of your plants. Furthermore, it absorbs heavy metals that contaminate the soil and water.
How to use it? Once completely dry and in powder form, you can use it sparingly at the base of your indoor and outdoor plants.
It's a very nourishing natural fertilizer!
Home Tips 🏡
If you're looking for THE product A 100% natural and therefore eco-friendly miracle that will help you wash your dishes or unclog your drains—this section is for you! [t16809] [t16818] [t16825] An excellent cleaning product [t17080] [t17086] [t17243] [t17324] Coffee grounds can be used as a household cleaning product! It's not very abrasive, and thanks to its antibacterial properties, it can be used, for example, in your homemade soap recipes. Its grainy texture provides a scrubbing effect and can therefore help you clean your burnt pots and pans.
Naturally degreasing, cleaning and deodorizing, it can also replace your dishwashing liquid! To unclog your pipes, you can regularly pour a spoonful of coffee grounds mixed with warm water down them; it will prevent odors and grease buildup.
This coffee grounds are magic!
Salting your walkways
Just like sand or salt, coffee grounds are effective for preventing slips in winter.
Indeed, thanks to its acidity, coffee grounds will "salt" icy surfaces. It should be noted, however, that it is more effective on snow than on real ice.
There is still a much more economical and more environmentally friendly way for your walkways!
Keep cats away
Are you tired of having the tips of your leaves chewed up even though you have cat grass and your cat isn't even interested in it? Mix coffee grounds and citrus peels (or juice), and sprinkle the mixture on top of your plant pots. The smell will bother your cats, who might eventually become interested in your catnip! (One can dream.) [t22352] [t22357] [t22361] Note that this technique is also very good outdoors for scaring away cats that are a little too interested in your flowerbeds. [t22525] [t22530] [t22550] [t22563] [t22647] [t23677] [t23688] [t23695] Neutralizing Odors [t23942] [t23948] [t24105] [t24186] Do you have that delicious cheese that perfumes your fridge? The nitrogen contained in coffee grounds helps to [t24318]neutralize odors[t24348]!
Take a small bowl or jar and place some still-damp coffee grounds in it. Put it at the bottom of your fridge without covering it. Once it's completely dry, it's time to change the coffee grounds. [t24596] [t24601] [t24605] And for DIY enthusiasts, this trick also works for fresh paint smells! [t24719] [t24739] [t24752] [t24834] [t25869] [t25880] [t25891] [t26027] [t26030] [t26033] Bonus tip: to avoid making a mess, slip the coffee grounds into a cotton stocking or a small bag, or store them in an airtight container ready for use.
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Beauty Tips 💆🏻♀️
We're always looking for good beauty products to help us glow every day and take care of our bodies. Well, coffee grounds are also excellent for beauty secrets!
Exfoliating
As you know, coffee grounds have a grainy texture. And so it's an ingredient Perfect for your skin scrubs! You can use it on your body or face.
Make circular motions in the shower for a gentle exfoliating result.
For your face, you can prepare a mixture of one spoonful of grape pomace, one spoonful of honey and one spoonful of almond oil, and gently apply it to your face, massaging gently to exfoliate your skin.
Soften your lips
As you saw just before, the grainy side of coffee grounds is perfect for exfoliating and scrubbing.
Do you have chapped lips? Mix half a spoonful of grape pomace with half a spoonful of honey, and you will get an ideal scrub for your damaged lips.
Moisten your lips with a damp cloth, apply the mixture and make circular motions for 30 seconds, then wipe with a damp washcloth.
Guaranteed soft kisses!
[[t38905] Revive your hair
Thanks to coffee grounds, you can remove excess hair residue, make your hair shinier, and stimulate its growth! Note that this tip is especially for brown hair, and yes, brunettes are not to be underestimated! :)
For shine, apply coffee grounds to your scalp with your fingertips and massage for 60 seconds. Rinse with cold water and then wash your hair with your usual shampoo. In the long run, this will make your hair shinier! [t40013] [t40033] [t40046] [t40130] [t41177] [t41188] [t41195] Fighting dark circles [t41445] [t41451] [t41611] [t41692] The anti-inflammatory properties of caffeine help to constrict blood vessels, which helps reduce puffiness under the eyes. [t41884] [t41889] [t41893] A very simple recipe to help you get rid of those nasty dark circles: a spoonful of coffee grounds, a spoonful of cottage cheese, and a few drops of lemon. Mix everything together and place it in the refrigerator for a few hours. You can then apply the mixture under your eyes, leave it on for 15 minutes, then wipe it off with a cotton pad or a damp washcloth.
You can also simply apply cooled coffee grounds under your eyes, leave it for 10 minutes and rinse well to finish.
💬 Remember to dry the grounds thoroughly and store them in an airtight container away from moisture.
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In summary
| Use | Indoor | Outdoor | Drying required | Avoid if… |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Face/Body Scrub | ✅ | ❌ | Yes | Very Sensitive Skin |
| Fridge/Shoe Deodorant | ✅ | ✅ | Yes[[t52262] | Improperly stored = mold |
| Abrasive cleaner | ✅ | ❌ | Yes[[t52474] | On fragile surfaces |
| Plant fertilizer/compost | ❌ | ✅ | Not if used immediately | Already acidic soil |
| Insect/cat repellent | ❌ | ✅ | Yes | Pets nearby |
Don't throw away your coffee grounds anymore! It will be so useful to you on a daily basis :)
Do you have any other tips? Share them with us and write them in the comments of this article!
FAQ – All about coffee grounds
Do you need to rinse coffee grounds before using them?
No, no need.Coffee grounds can be used as is once they are dry. However, avoid using them while they are still damp, except within 24 hours, as they can quickly become moldy. Can coffee grounds be stored? Yes, but only [t55958] if it is well dried [t55985] . [t55996] Spread it on a tray, leave it in the open air or near a radiator, then store it in an airtight container. You can also freeze it if you are storing a lot. [t56181] [t56185] [t56206] [t56238] [t56299] [t56341] Is coffee pomace good for all plants? [t56429] [t56436] [t56506] [t56606] [t56617] [t56623] [t56644] [t56665] Not all. Coffee pomace is [t56692]Slightly acidic[t56716], therefore ideal for hydrangeas, azaleas, tomatoes…[t56785]But avoid it for plants that prefer alkaline soil, such as lavender or geraniums.[t56886]Tip: Mix it with other composts to balance the pH.[t56953][t56957] [t56978] [t57010] [t57071]][t57113]Is it dangerous for animals?[t57184][t57191][t57261][t57361][t57372][t57378]
Coffee grounds are [t57443]Toxic to dogs and cats if ingested in large quantities.[t57519] .[t57530]Keep it out of reach if used outdoors or in the garden.[t57608][t57612] [t57633] [t57665] [t57726] [t57768]]Can I use it on my face or hair?[t57853] [t57860] [t57930] [t58030] [t58041] [t58047] [t58068] [t58089]]Yes, but gently. Coffee grounds are a good natural exfoliant.
Choose a fine grind (espresso type) and mix with vegetable oil.
⚠️ Avoid the eye area and do not rub too hard.
Gaelle, boutique manager & marketing
Has a big weakness for espresso, but also cappuccino with Sproud pea milk.
Comments
Merci pour le partage,je s’avais pour les plantes et compost,mais pas pour la peau …bon a s’avoir….bonne journée 🌸
Merci à tous pour vos commentaires!
Pour la version en anglais, il vous suffit de changer la langue du site en anglais :)
Très bonne idée à faire avec le mac de café je vous remercie beaucoup
Très intéressent et instructif, y a-t-il une version anglaise disponoble?
