10 Amazing Things To Do With Old Coffee Ground

Last Updated on January 5, 2019

Grab a jar and fill it up with two-inches of moistened grounds of coffee, then line the neck of the container with sticky double-sided tape (make sure it is super sticky). The smell will attract the cockroaches to the trap.

Also, you can get rid of ants by sprinkling old grounds around places where you find them the most, or just pour it on the ant hills directly. This trick will repel slugs and snails, too.

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Cats and Dogs

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After you give your dog a bath, rub one or two cups of the coffee ground into his fur then rinse it well. It will not only make his fur silky smooth, but it will also kill the fleas. If you are a cat owner and you are tired of it using your garden as a bathroom, mix the grounds with chopped orange peels, then sprinkle them liberally on your flower beds and garden.

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Flavor enhancer

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You can add brewed coffee or instant coffee grounds to intensify the flavor of chocolate cakes, you will be surprised! Also, you can add one tbsp to the meat marinades in order to make the meat tenderer with an extra mild smokiness.

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Clear the acne up

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You might have heard this before, but coffee has a natural antioxidant and astringent properties that works perfectly as a toner and cleanser for your face. You can mix milk with coffee grounds until you create a paste, and then rub it on your face for one minute. Let it sit for twenty minutes and then rinse it!

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Highlight your hair

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People with darker hair can make their hair look shinier by rinsing it with strong, cooled coffee when the hair is dry and clean. Let it sit on your hair for about 15 minutes then rinse it for a more vibrant shine. You can add 1-2 tbsp to your conditioner, too. This tip is not recommended for anyone with blonde or silver hair.

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Exfoliating Scrub

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The caffeine can stimulate the skin cells and promote a tighter, healthier skin. So take advantage of it and mix it with Jojoba oil, Vitamin E or coconut oil, then massage your body with it in the shower. It is great to be used on a weekly basis!

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1 COMMENT

  1. LUCY CARRASQUILLO

    THIS COFFEE GROUNDS ARTICLE WAS AN EYE-OPENER AND HELPFUL IN MANY WAYS. THANKS!

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