HOUSEHOLD USES FOR COFFEE GRINDS

Re-use your coffee grounds

1. ODOR EATER:

Just like baking soda, coffee grounds absorb unpleasant odors, which is why we don't advise you to store your whole beans in the refrigerator. EXCEPT, if you want to rid your fridge of unpleasant odors. Place a weeks worth of used coffee grounds in an open container, and place in the back of your refrigerator to naturally deodorize the space (Voila!).

2. COMPOST:

Coffee grounds make a wonderful fertilizer. They attract worms and help in worms' digestion. They are also slightly acidic, which is great for plants such as tomatoes, roses, blueberries and hydrangeas. Dump used grounds straight into your garden and work into the soil.

3. SEED STARTER:

Used coffee grounds have a high carbon-to-nitrogen ration (almost 20:1) and will release other nutrients such as potassium and phosphorus into the soil which is great for seedlings.

4. COLOR BOOST:

If you are an avid gardner you know that Hydrangeas' color is dependent on the pH of the soil. So you can deepen the blue color of your hydrangeas or turn a pink hydrangea blue by composting with coffee grounds. This gets back to the acidic nature of coffee grounds.

5. SUGAR SCRUB:

Mix 1/2 cup of used coffee grounds and 1/2 cup of sugar with 2 tablespoons coconut oil. Add a few drops of vanilla extract for a vanilla-latte version. This scrub is an all natural firming and skin softening scrub. There are lots of other recipes around the internet so check them out!

6. MEAT RUB:

YEP - that's what we said! Meat Rub. Coffee grounds can be used as a rub for almost any type of meat. It's the acidic tones of coffee that pair well with the savory tones of meat. It also acts like a tenderizer. Here's a recipe from theroasterie.com -
• 6 Tbsp. Ground Coffee
• 2 Tbsp. Coarse Salt
• 2 Tbsp. Paprika
• 2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
• 2 Tbsp. Coarse Pepper
• 2 tsp. Onion Powder
• 2 tsp. Garlic Powder
and 1 tsp. Coriander

Happy grinding!