You probably toss your coffee grounds after making your morning (or afternoon) coffee,right? But, there are some nifty things you can do with those coffee grounds, as opposed to just trashing them.
Check out these coffee ground tricks from HuffPost Home. We only highlight a few of their suggestions, so click here to read them all.
1. Fertilize Plants
Work leftover grounds into the soil around your plants to boost drainage, aeration and water retention. Rinse the grounds first for use on most plants, and leave them as-is for acid-loving plants like azaleas and gardenias.
2. Make a DIY Wood Stain
It only takes a few ingredients (coffee grounds, mainly) to stain wood a dark, rustic hue for DIY projects and decorations.
3. Hide Furniture Scratches Too
For scratch marks on darker wood tabletops or chairs, dab coffee grounds on the spot with a Q-tip. Allow the grounds to soak in for five to 10 minutes, then buff away with a rag
4. Clean Your Fireplace
You’ve been meaning to do it forever, and coffee grounds make the process speedier. Before sweeping out the ashes, cover them in damp grounds to weigh down the dust and keep it from flying all over the place.
5. Clean Pots and Pans
For residue that’s hard to get rid of, add some coffee grounds to your pan, and scrub with a sponge. The grounds are naturally abrasive, which helps to de-gunk cookware.
