In addition to being a delicious beverage, brewed coffee and coffee grounds can be used for a variety of projects, as such cleaning, gardening or body care... So drink up and enjoy the many benefits that come even after your cup is empty.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Coffee Day #2!
In addition to being a delicious beverage, brewed coffee and coffee grounds can be used for a variety of projects, as such cleaning, gardening or body care... So drink up and enjoy the many benefits that come even after your cup is empty.
Keep cats away from your garden
Use coffee grounds to keep cats from digging and pooping in your garden.
Non-toxic bug repellant
Use a solution of coffee to spray your plants. The smell is too strong for most bugs. You will need to re-apply after a rain.
Coffee as a fertilizer
Coffee grounds are a good source of nitrogen, calcium, magnesium, potassium and other trace minerals. While you need to be aware that not all plants love coffee, such as tomatoes, most are enriched by the added non-toxic nutrients.
Coloring porous items
Dye paper, fabrics, or other porous materials with a strong coffee solution. You can get from light to very dark nice shade of brown.
Ant control
Use coffee grounds for natural ant control. Place dried grounds in the areas ants appear. The smell is a deterrent. Outdoors, just place grounds on their hills.
Cleaning your fire place
Use wet coffee grounds when cleaning your fire place, wood stove or pellet stove to keep the dust and ash from flying. In a pellet stove, take care to not allow the burn pot to get clogged.
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