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

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

 

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. 

 

 

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.

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45 Creative Uses For Your Orange Peels

Health Benefits 

 

1. Lowers Blood Pressure  

Orange rinds can be used to lower blood pressure. They have been a part of Chinese herbal medicines for thousands of years for this purpose. 

 

2. Suppresses Depression and Anxiety  

Orange oil can be used to naturally relieve anxiety and depression by taking a bath or rubbing just a bit on the temple and forehead area. 

 

3. Improves Heart Health 

Orange peel contains a compound called nobiletin, which has been found to lower a person's risk of inflammation and heart disease. 

 

4. Lowers Bad Cholesterol 

The nobiletin present in orange peel also exerts a positive influence on your health by lowering levels of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) in the body. 

 

5. Aids in Weight Loss

Since orange peel is low in calories and high in fiber, it is very useful in preventing you from exceeding your recommended daily calorie intake. It also forms adipose tissue, which helps to prevent obesity. 

 

6. Eases Respiratory Issues  

Consuming orange peel results in your lungs being cleansed, since it helps to break down and expel any trapped phlegm. 

 

7. Protects You From Cancer  

Research shows that eating orange peel can protect you from a number of different cancers including breast cancer, skin cancer, and colorectal cancer.

8. Prevents Digestive Issues 

The non-soluble polysaccharides found in orange peel help prevent constipation, heartburn, nausea, and excess acid forming from in the stomach. 

 

9. Improves Oral Health 

Rub an orange peel against the inside of your mouth and teeth to freshen up your breath, whiten your teeth, and even reduce their sensitivity. 

 

10. Gets Rid of a Hangover  

If you overdid it last night, you can ease today's struggle by mixing salt and orange peel in some boiling water for around 20 minutes. Once it cools, you should drink the whole concoction to help reduce the effects of your hangover.

Beauty Treatments & Applications 

11. Natural Skin Bleaching

The Vitamin C that orange peels contain helps to lighten dark spots and blemishes on the skin. Simply rub the skin right onto your skin or mash it into a paste instead. 

 

12. Body Scrub  

Wrap up some orange peels in gauze pads and rub them on your skin while you are in the shower. The scrub will brighten your skin and give it a great smell. 

 

13. Bath Oil  

Extract the oil from the orange peels by grinding up the peels and fermenting them with vodka or alcohol for about 3 days. Strain the oil and add a few drops to your bath. Orange oil is known for its anti-inflammatory properties as well as its ability to improve skin tone and texture. 

 

14. Bath Powder  

You can also add orange peels to your bath in powder form instead. Simply dry out the orange peels completely and then grind them down to powder in the food processor, then sprinkle only a bit in your bath. 

 

15. Glowing Skin Application

To get skin that is glowing and healthy-looking, simply crush some orange peel powder, dried neem leaves, pomegranate peel and lemon juice, and mix it all together. When the concoction has set, simply rub it into your skin, and sit back and admire the results. 

 

16. Face Mask  

You can make an orange face mask by mixing equal proportions of milk and orange powder together until you've got a thick paste. When it's ready, apply it to your face and wash it off after about half an hour. This mask will remove dead skin cells and excess oil from your face. 

 

17. Hair Care  

Add crushed orange peel to some water and leave it there overnight. From the following day, you'll be able to add this mixture to your hair to help rid yourself of dandruff, while cleaning and conditioning your hair at the same time. 

 

18. Lip Balm 

To make orange peel lip balm, first, you'll need to add some almond oil, and an equal amount of sugar and orange peel powder to a bowl. Mix it together and let it set before applying to your lips.

Cleaning Uses 

19. Citrus Cleaner

You can make your own citrus cleaner by infusing vinegar with orange peels and a bit of boiling water. Trust us, it works wonders!

20. Create a Natural Sponge  

Orange peels can be used as a sponge too! Before the peel completely dries out, it contains a number of essential oils that are helpful in degreasing surfaces as well as pots and pans. If your sink or counter is full of grease, use an orange peel to scrub it down. 

 

21. Deodorizer 

 It's no secret that the smell of a freshly peeled orange can clear out a room. Place the peels at the bottom of your garbage bin, or hang them from a string in your bathroom for a constant fresh scent. 

 

22. Garbage Disposal Cleaner  

A great way to clean out your garbage disposal is by putting orange peels down the disposal. Place them in the disposal and run it until clear, then run some water down after it. The citrus will get rid of any scents coming from the disposal. 

 

23. Air Freshener

Boil orange peels in hot water to help freshen the air in the kitchen. You can also add a cinnamon stick or mint into the mix if you want to recreate the smell of air fresheners. If you have a fire going at home, place a paper bag filled with dried orange peels into the fire and your house will smell wonderful.

24. Refrigerator Deodorizer 

Orange is also an excellent deodorizer for your refrigerator. Cut an orange in half and remove the fruit from the inside (eat it!). Then, fill up half the orange with salt and put it in a small bowl in your refrigerator for up to a week or two. 

 

25. Shine Wood  

You can use the white underside of an orange peel to breathe new life into dull-looking wooden furniture. Simply rub it onto any wooden surface, and give it a rinse with a damp cloth when you're done. 

 

26. Freshen Up Smelly Shoes  

Place some dry orange peels into small sachets, and then place them into the worst offenders on your shoe rack. The peel will absorb the odors naturally, making your life more pleasant and fragrant!

DIY Projects 

27. Orange Peel Candle

Make a candle at home with orange peels infused inside. Simply add finely shredded pieces of orange peel to the wax and other ingredients to make your home smell fresh and fruity! 

 

28. Topiary Tree  

Make your own topiary tree with orange peels for a fantastic smelling piece of home decor. With enough effort, it will look amazing, too! 

 

29. Make a Bird Feeder 

To make a natural bird feeder that birds will love, cut an orange in half and remove the fruit. Take the orange half and poke 3 evenly spaced holes near the cut section of the peel. There, attach a sturdy piece of string and hang it from a tree. Fill the empty orange peel with birdseed and wait for your flying visitors to pile in!

30. Orange Peel Boats 

Here's an idea that kids will certainly love! Cut an orange in half, remove the fruit and use the halves as little boats in the bathtub or out on the lake!

 

31. Orange Peel Jewelry 

Make fragrant and fun jewelry with the little princesses you know, entirely out of orange peels! This activity is a perfect way to get kids to love fruit! 

 

Natural Repellants 

32. Mosquito Repellant

If you are looking for a natural way to repel mosquitos, take fresh orange peels and rub them all over your skin. The citrus smell will repel the mosquitos.

 

33. Slug Repellant 

If you have a slug problem in your garden, try spreading some orange peels on top of the soil to keep them at bay. 

 

34. Ant Repellant 

 Place orange peels in problem areas of your house where you usually experience an ant problem. Orange oil can also be used instead of peels. 

 

35. Keep Cats Away

If you want to keep stray cats away from your home, place orange peels outside. If you have a cat at home that tends to get into things it shouldn't, you can rub the peels or place them (or rub orange oil) near the dear things in your home (like your sofa).

Recipes & Cooking 

 

36. Orange Zest

This is probably the most self-explanatory of all the uses for orange peels. Zesting an orange peel with a zester is a great way to add a sweet and tangy taste to your meat marinades or favorite baked goods. Orange zest can even taste great in your morning cup of coffee or afternoon cup of tea! 

 

37. Make Orange Peels Dipped in Chocolate  

A wonderful delicacy, candied orange peels are a popular after-meal snack in a number of European cultures, and they are quite easy to make too! Just melt some chocolate and cover one or all sides in a sugared orange peel. 

 

38. Make Orange Peel Candy 

Candied orange peels are made by boiling a dried orange peel in sugar for about an hour. You can then cover them in chocolate as mentioned above, or roll them around in sugar for an even sweeter taste! 

 

39. Orange Peel-Infused Olive Oil 

If you want to give your salads a kick, place one dried orange peel in your olive oil to make your greens all the more zesty and exciting!

40. Make Orange Tea

No need for tea bags here! Dry out a few orange peels and place them in hot water next time you are craving a warm 'orangey' beverage. Orange tea is also great for when you are feeling congested - the citrus will open up your sinuses. Add cinnamon sticks and aniseed stars to give it a spicy kick! 

 

41. Make a Tangy Orange Sauce 

To make a deliciously sweet sauce to accompany meat, poultry or vegetarian dishes, simply combine half a teaspoon of salt with a cup of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Then, stir in 4 teaspoons of grated orange peel, 2 cups of orange juice and a cup of water. Cook this mixture over low heat for around 10 minutes, stirring constantly until thick and transparent. 

 

42. Make an Orange Zest Cake Here's a dessert that sure to wow your friends and family! 

 

Ingredients: 

• 1 tbsp grated orange zest 

• 1/4 cup orange juice 

• 2 tbsp butter 

• 1/4 cup milk 

• 2 eggs 

• 1 1/2 cups flour 

• 3/4 cup sugar 

• 2 tsp baking powder 

 

Method: 

1. Mix all of the ingredients together and beat thoroughly for around 3 minutes.

2. Add it all to a greased pan and bake at 180°C (356°F) for approximately 30 to 40 minutes. 

3. Remove from the oven, and let it cool on a wire rack, until it is ready to eat.

Other Uses 

43. Making Compost

Orange peel is full of nitrogen and other potent nutrients, which is why it makes brilliant composting material. It will enrich your soil, making your gardening efforts as fruitful as can be! 

 

44. Start a Fire 

Oranges can also be used to start a fire! Use a dried orange peel as kindling the next time you are on a camping trip or use it to make your hearth fires fragrant and bright. 

 

45. Preserve Brown Sugar 

Add your orange peels to brown sugar to help draw the moisture away and keep it from solidifying. This simple practice will save you a lot of money and frustration in the long run!

General Tips & Advice

When working with orange peel, you should usually wash, clean and dry it first. 

• Never store unpeeled oranges for an extended period of time. 

• Orange peels should not be stored in a refrigerator, but in a cool, dry place instead. 

• Always try and choose oranges that have thin skin for the best results.

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.     

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