Uses for Coffee Grounds (Post Roast)
So with all the roasting and brewing we have been doing lately, it has become increasingly apparent that we are throwing out a lot of coffee grinds. Like everything else in the world, it seems like there is probably a use for those used coffee grounds. So we went on a hunt for information and ideas on what can be done with used coffee grounds.
What did we find? Well the list is quite extensive. Most of the uses of old grounds center around gardening, cleaning, and cosmetic fashion. There are some other ideas in there like flea removal, defending your home from evil slugs, and doing a bit of sepia-centric art. Take a look a the list below and see what you think.
What can you do with used coffee grounds?
- Compost
- Garden fertilizer
- Carrot steroids
- Love on Hydrangeas
- Grow mushrooms
- Keep away the pests
- Odor eater
- Abrasive scrub – Dishes, grill
- Body scrub
- Facial scrub
- Hair scrub
- Cellulite blaster
- Remove puffiness under eyes
- Candles – Check out this idea from PopSugar.
- Fireplace cleaning helper
- Coffee soap
- Golden dye
- Paint in sepia tones
- Hide furniture scratches
- Antique look for paper
- Cockroach trap
- Remove fleas from your dog
- Ward off slugs
- Unblock your sink
- Add to brownies
- Meat tenderizer and seasoning
What did we miss? What do you do with your old coffee grounds? I’m sure the most obvious omission is simply the trash can, but I think we can do better than that.