Coffee grounds, a resource not to be underestimated, try to think about how they could be useful for house cleaning.
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himCoffee grounds, a resource not to be underestimated. Before throwing your coffee grounds into the compost or organic waste bin, think about how useful they could be for house cleaning.
We had already told you about the numerous ways to reuse coffee grounds not only for home care, but also for beauty and for the garden. Now let's focus specifically on the uses of coffee grounds in the Ecological house. Always remember to distribute the coffee grounds in a saucer and let them air dry until they return to "powder" before using them.
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Clean resistant surfaces
remove stubborn dirt and encrustations from washable and resistant surfaces of the house when you do not have an abrasive sponge available, you can use the coffee grounds with which to sprinkle an already moistened sponge and on which to add natural liquid soap, in order to transform it into a slightly abrasive detergent.
Wash pots, plates and stoves
It can happen that stubborn dirt builds up on pots, plates, trays and stoves. In this case, at the time of washing, you can mix a small amount of dish soap or ecological liquid soap with a teaspoon of coffee grounds. You will get a slightly abrasive cleaner that will make it easier for you to remove dirt. You can also directly rub the coffee grounds on sturdy pots and pans to make them clean and fragrant.
Deodorize the refrigerator
A very clever reuse of coffee grounds concerns the possibility of using them as a deodorant for the refrigerator as well as for other parts of the house, such as the cellar, pantry or shoe cabinet. You will need to let the coffee grounds extracted from the coffee maker dry. When they are powdered again, pour them into a glass or a small container without a lid and place it all in the refrigerator door to keep unpleasant odors at bay.
Remove scratches from furniture
A small tip for those who have to deal with dark wood furniture and windows on which scratches have formed. In this case you can try use the coffee grounds mixed with water (or soluble coffee) in order to obtain a natural dye with which to go over the scratches to be darkened using a thin brush. You can also apply the coffee grounds on the scratches of the furniture with a cotton swab.
Prevent bad smells in drains
Coffee, as we have already pointed out, has the power to remove and prevent bad smells. In this case, the suggestion is to dilute the coffee grounds in water and pour the liquid from time to time along the sink and toilet drains to stem the formation of unpleasant odors. It's a simple one grandmother's remedy of which to test the possible effectiveness. In any case, it is a question of using very small quantities of coffee grounds in plenty of water, so as not to risk clogging the pipes.
Deodorize the cat's litter box
If your cats don't mind the smell of coffee and if you don't have baking soda available at the moment, you can use dry coffee grounds to sprinkle on the bottom of the cat litter box to prevent and combat the formation of unpleasant odors. Check that the cat appreciates the novelty before proposing it again.
Clean the fireplace
A very popular method for cleaning the fireplace consists in pouring the coffee grounds over the ash in order to make it easier to remove. The weight of the coffee grounds on the ash will keep it at bay by preventing it from flying off while you clean. Plus the coffee grounds will a deodorizing power for your fireplace.
Keep away the ants
keep ants away and other insects naturally from your home, especially from critical points such as the front door and windows, you can try sprinkling the entry points of the ants with coffee grounds to discourage them. Stop to insecticides!
You know other uses of coffee grounds for the ecological cleaning?
Read also:
- Coffee grounds: 20 ways to reuse them at home, in the garden and for beauty
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- Ideas from around the world to reuse coffee grounds
