For example, coffee grounds aren’t just for coffee. You can repurpose them for several other uses around the house. The next time you think about tossing away your coffee grounds, think again! Try the following upcycling ideas instead:1. Coffee as compost
Coffee grounds added directly to your compost are a great source of nitrogen. Keep in mind, however, that high-nitrogen materials need to be balanced with high-carbon materials, such as sawdust, sticks, twigs and dried leaves. If compost starts to produce a stench, it’s a good sign you have too much nitrogen and not enough carbon. So while coffee grounds are a great addition to any compost pile, you can overdo it. Not to worry: Read on for many more ways to use those coffee grounds.2. Coffee as facialCoffee proves to be a great remedy for damaged skin. Apply a coffee facial to your skin to help remove dead skin, unclog pores and soften the lines of wrinkles. Not only does the texture work for exfoliating, but the acid found in coffee contributes to exfoliation as well.
It is simple to make this scrub. Place the grounds in a bowl of warm water and then add Epsom salt. Rinse your face with the water and gently rub skin with the rough grounds and salt. Rinse the mixture once again with the water from the bowl. Your face will feel soft and fresh!3. 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.4. Absorb nasty smellsVomit, soured milk, urine, and other gag-worthy smells can easily be absorbed using two unlikely ingredients. pace a dryer sheet over the cleaned site of the spill and sprinkling coffee grounds atop. Leave the home remedy overnight.
