See Coffee in a Whole Different Light After Reading This
Coffee provides us with a quick boost of
energy to start the day, or to stay up late at night. Most of us,
however, discard old coffee grounds, but you may want to hold on to them
after reading about their many practical uses here. There is also a
bonus video at the end you won't want to miss.
1. Exfoliate Your Pores with a Homemade Mocha Mask
Here is the recipe for a homemade Mocha-Frappuccino Mask:
What You Will Need:
2 tbsp. of freshly ground coffee (use the finer grind if possible)
2 tbsp. of cocoa powder
3 tbsp. of whole milk, heavy cream, or yogurt
1 tbsp. of honey
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients together.
Apply the mask to your face in the morning.
Allow it to dry for 15-20 minutes.
Wash the mask off in the shower, scrubbing very gently over the skin surface while rinsing.
2. Create an Aromatic Soap
Here is the easy-to-make recipe for an
aromatic bar of soap:
What You Will Need:
8 ounces glycerin soap
1/4 cup used coffee grounds
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon powdered milk (optional)
Small saucepan
Small metal or glass bowl
Muffin tin
Ladle
Butter knife
Directions:
Gather all the ingredients together.
Fill a small saucepan with 1 cup of water, topping the metal or
glass edges of the bowl to create a double boiler.
Place over medium heat.
Mix the soap into the bowl and let it melt completely with the aid
of the steam from the boiling water below.
This process should take you a
few minutes
Lightly grease 4 rounds of a muffin tin while the soap is melting.
Pour a small spoonful of coffee grounds at the base of each muffin
tin.
Turn off the heat as soon as the soap becomes liquid.
Add the vanilla, and add 1 teaspoon of the coffee grounds.
Stir in the powdered milk.
Carefully pour the soapy mixture into the muffin tin, filling each
round to the top.
Allow it to cool for several hours, and then scoop them out with a
butter knife.
Wrap in parchment paper and enjoy your wonderful-smelling soaps.
3. Homemade Coffee Salt Scrub
Mix a tablespoon of used coffee grounds
with your dog's shampoo during the bath. It will help keep those pesky
little insects off your beloved pet.
Here is the recipe for a homemade salt
scrub:
What You Will Need:
1 cup coffee grounds (dried)
1 ½ cup coarse sea salt
1 cup oil (your preference)
5-15 drops of essential oils (your preference)
Directions:
Fill a large bowl with 1 cup of coffee grounds and 1½ cups of coarse
sea salt, and then stir.
Stir in the cup of oil and about 5-15 drops of essential oils into a
bowl.
You can use cinnamon, lemon or Eucalyptus for the essential oils.
They all work very well.
Store the mixture in an airtight jar, and use the scrub as needed.
4. Keep Your Pots and Pans Sparkling Clean
The high acidity level contained in coffee
acts as a natural cleaning abrasive, ideal for scrubbing dirty pots and
pans. A couple of teaspoons of coffee grounds and a rag is all it takes
to eliminate the unwanted grease stains.
5. Wash Your Hands After Chopping Onions and Garlic
Use coffee grounds to wash your hands after
you've been dicing up onions or chopping garlic cloves. The grounds
absorb all the strong odors in no time at all.
6. Give Your Dog a Flea Bath
7. Coffee Ground Garbage Disposal Cleaners
Here are the instructions for a coffee
grounds garbage disposal cleaner:
What You Will Need:
1 cup dry used coffee grounds
1/2 cup Epsom salts
1/2 cup baking soda
3 tbsp vinegar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
Small mixing bowl
Rounded measuring spoon or small melon baller
Sheet pan
Parchment paper
Directions:
Measure and add the coffee grounds, Epsom salts, and baking soda to
the mixing bowl.
Slowly add the vinegar, which will bubble once it interacts with the
baking soda.
Add a little bit at a time until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Add a little vanilla to the tiny garbage disposal cleaners for a
pleasant smell.
Cover a sheet pan with parchment paper, and use a rounded measuring
spoon or melon baller to create the cleaners.
Scoop the mixture and then press against the side of the bowl,
packing the coffee ground filter together, and then tap onto the
parchment-covered sheet pan.
Let the cleaners dry overnight and then place them in a coffee cup
next to your sink.
Drop one down your drain, turn on your garbage disposal and then the
faucet.
You should have about 30 mini garbage disposal cleaners in total.
8. Alter the Color of Your Hydrangeas
The pH balance of the soil can negatively
affect your precious Hydrangeas. Not to worry, a few old coffee grounds
should help do the trick. Coffee grounds reduce the pH balance of the
soil and transform pink flowers into blue ones.
9. Snack on a Few Coffee Energy Bites
Snack on a few bite-sized coffee energy
treats to give you a boost during the day. Peanut butter may be
substituted for almond butter, but it must be the creamy variety. Here
is the delicious recipe:
What You Will Need:
1 cup dry whole grain oatmeal
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
2 tbsp fresh ground unbrewed coffee beans
1/2 cup creamy almond butter
1/4 cup of honey
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup dried cranberries
Directions:
Stir the oatmeal, flaxseed, and coffee granules together in a medium
bowl until thoroughly mixed.
Add the almond butter, honey, and vanilla.
Fold in the chocolate chips and cranberries once everything is
combined, and stir well.
Allow the mixture to chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
Roll them into tiny balls after they've finished chilling.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for no more than 1
week.
10. Use them to make Homemade Coffee Candles
Here are the instructions on how to make a
few wonderfully smelling homemade coffee candles:
What You Will Need:
Small paper coffee cup
1-2 tbsp. used coffee grounds
Paper towel
1 cup wax candle remnants
Candlewick
Scissors
Small saucepan
Small metal or glass mixing bowl
Directions:
In order to create the base of the candle, add 1 cup of wax candle
remnants to a small metal or heat-safe glass bowl.
Place the remnants over the top of a small saucepan, and fill it
halfway with water.
This should give you a double boiler.
Allow the water to simmer and observe carefully until the wax has
completely melted.
The process should take about 5 minutes or so.
Clean the paper coffee cup thoroughly and wipe it down to make sure
it's dry.
Place the coffee grounds in a paper towel, and squeeze to release
any extra liquid.
Place the wick in the center of the cup, and sprinkle a layer of the
coffee grounds at the base.
Gently pour in half of the melted wax over the coffee grounds, while
saving the rest of the wax for the top of the candle.
Allow the wax to harden for 20 minutes.
Add the cooled wax with extra spoonfuls of coffee grounds to create
the second layer of the candle.
Reheat the wax in the double boiler, and top off the candle.
Allow the candle to cool off for about an hour.
Cut away to reveal the finished candle.
Smooth the edges with a paper towel if needed, and trim the end of
the wick to fit the candle. Enjoy.