From degreasing pans to removing scuffs, coffee grounds have some surprising household cleaning uses.
Read on for six ways to use coffee grounds to clean and repair common household items.
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Coffee also has natural degreasing properties, so it will cut through oily buildup as it lifts stuck-on food.
Then, using a non-abrasive sponge, gently scour the pan with the soapy grounds.
Rinse well and dry as usual.
Combine 1 to 2 Tbsp.
Absorb Fridge Odors
Even the most orderly, well-maintained refrigerators can take on unpleasant aromas from time to time.
The nitrogen in the grounds reacts with carbon, neutralizing andabsorbing the unwanted odors.
Simply rub a small spoonful of grounds between your palms to eliminate odors.
As a bonus, the coffee grounds will gently exfoliate your hands.
Gently rub it into the damaged areas and allow it to sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
Then, wipe away the excess grounds and buff the wood dry.
Repeat the process if necessary.
The grounds will weigh down the ash, making it easier to scoop it up and dispose of it.
You could also use instant coffee granules for these methods.
Avoid using fine and extra fine grind for cleaning.
They are too lightweight and powdery to do a good job of cleaning.
Label them clearly as used grounds.
Another option, albeit more time-consuming, is to dry the used grounds on newspaper.
Line a baking sheet with several layers of newspaper and spread the wet grounds on top.
Tear thick strips of newspaper and layer the strips in with the grounds.
