Here are the unknown uses of coffee grounds.
Coffee is a popular beverage consumed all over the world. People often throw away the leftovers after drinking their coffee, but after reading this article, you may want to reconsider throwing them away.
Have you ever heard of Turkish coffee, which is one of the most consumed beverages in the world and in our country, and what its grounds are for? Yes, you heard right. Once you've finished your coffee, you won't be wasting any more of your coffee grounds... Coffee grounds have many practical uses in the home and garden, and can even help you organize your beauty routine. Unless you're making a lot of coffee at home, most coffee shops have plenty of coffee grounds they're ready to deliver.
1. FERTILIZE YOUR GARDEN
Most soils lack the essential nutrients needed for optimum plant growth. Also, as plants grow, they absorb nutrients from the soil and eventually the soil is depleted. For this reason, most gardens need to be fertilized to ensure plants have the nutrients they need to survive. Coffee grounds contain several essential minerals for plant growth: nitrogen, calcium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and chromium. They can also help absorb heavy metals that can contaminate the soil. What's more, coffee grounds help attract worms, which is great for your garden. To use coffee grounds as a fertilizer, simply sprinkle them on the soil surrounding your plants.
2. MAKE COMPOST LATER
If you don't need the fertilizer right away, you can compost your ground coffee for later use. Composting is a natural process that converts organic matter such as food scraps and garden scraps into a dark, rich material called compost or humus. Adding compost to your garden or pot can help the soil hold more nutrients and water, thus improving the health of your plants. One study found that compost made with coffee grounds and kitchen waste was richer in nutrients than compost made with waste alone.
3. REMOVE INSECTS AND PESTS
Certain compounds found in coffee, such as caffeine and diterpenes, can be highly toxic to insects. Therefore, you can use coffee grounds to repel insects. They are effective at deterring mosquitoes, fruit flies and insects, and can also help keep other pests away. To use coffee grounds as an insect and pest repellent, simply place a bowl of ground coffee or sprinkle it around outdoor seating areas. You can also keep pests out of your garden by sprinkling coffee grounds around your plants. They help create a barrier that snails and slugs don't like to crawl through.
4. COFFEE GROUND FOR CLEANING
Pour used coffee grounds into the sink or tub drain, then pour 3 drops of dish soap and a pot of boiling water. This will clear and remove any clogs and built-up grease. Use used coffee grounds with dish soap to scrub an oily pan. Run the water and the garbage disposal at the same time, throw 1 teaspoon of used coffee in the trash to sharpen the knives.
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