My husband and I drink a lot of coffee. I mean, a lot—we're talking at least two 12-cup pots a day being brewed in our house. While not the most expensive beverage on the planet (and brewing our own is certainly cheaper than a daily visit to Starbuck's), coffee still averages about $8 a container, which only lasts us about three weeks. At that price, how can you use your coffee to stretch your dollar further? Here are 5 ways to use spent coffee grounds:
1. Plant Food. Many plants prefer soil that is slightly acidic. You can mix the remaining dregs of cold liquid left in the pot with a bit of water and use it to water your plants. Used coffee grounds can also be added to home compost piles for added nutrients.
2. Ant Repellent. Ants are deterred by coffee. Place dried, spent grounds around door frames and other outside nooks and crannies to keep ants away.
3. Fight Cellulite. The caffeine in coffee grounds can effectively battle unsightly cellulite if used regularly. Massage warm coffee grounds into problem areas and let sit for ten to twenty minutes. Aim to do this a few times each week for best results.
4. Exfoliant. Just as coffee grounds can fight cellulite, they can also help increase cell turnover. For a mild exfoliant that will waken your skin, gently massage coffee grounds onto face and rinse with water.
Does anyone else have some fun and cost-effective ways to use coffee grounds?
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