Other Uses Of Coffee

The first thing I think about in the morning is my to-do list I need to finish for the day. Most generally this list involved the mountains of homework I need to finish and the cleaning I need to complete.  

After I get done thinking about my to-do list, my mind jumps to the beautiful cup of coffee I will enjoy at breakfast. 

I knew coffee had many purposes: it helps me connect with others, it helps to keep me awake through the day and it is the best drink to have at every meal. 

However, you can use coffee for more than just something you can drink and here is the list to prove it:

Air Freshener  

If you are anything like me, you love the smell of coffee more than life itself (a little bit of an exaggeration; however, it is an accurate exaggeration).  The good news is coffee can eliminate odors and make your place smell like a fresh pot of coffee everyday.  It even works in small spaces like your fridge and car.  

I'm sure it could even exterminate the smell of sweaty gym clothes.   

Helps Composting 

Coffee grounds are rich with phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and copper.  As the grounds begin to degrade they release nitrogen into the soil. This is great for speeding up the process of composting.   In fact, gardeners swear by adding coffee grounds to their compost piles.  

Exfoliates Skin 

Exfoliating your skin helps to get rid of the dead skin on your face. However, instead of purchasing an expensive cream you can find a DIY scrub that uses coffee. The coffee will help to smooth and tighten your skin, while the grounds help to get rid of the dead skin. 

Touch Up Furniture Scratches

Nothing is more saddening than when you get a scratch on your wood furniture.  However, coffee can help solve the problem.    Mix a little bit of instant coffee and hot water into a damp paste.  Then rub it onto the scratch and watch it disappear. 

Shiny Hair

Coffee is often suggested as a natural treatment to help your hair become extra shiny. Brew up an extra strong pot of coffee and let it cool. Then apply it to your dry hair.  Leave it in your hair for twenty minutes and then rinse it out. 

Pest Repellent 

If you are tired of pests getting into your plants or garden, here is a new solution for you: sprinkle used coffee grounds around the area.  This will protect your plants from ants, snails and slugs.  

Cat Repellent 

It can also keep cats away from your plants. Sprinkle coffee grounds and orange peels where you don't want them to walk.  

Clean The Fireplace 

Sometimes it can be hard to sweep the ashes from your fireplace. If you are having a hard time just add some damp coffee grounds to the pile and sweep it away.  

Conclusion 

Coffee is so much more than a beverage--it can be used as a household items, gardening supplies and beauty products.  

Comment below if you have any other uses for coffee.