What Are Used Coffee Grounds Good For? 22 Great Uses

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What are used coffee grounds good for? Don’t throw those used coffee grounds into the trash! Here are 22 uses for them.

What are used coffee grounds good for? Don't throw those used coffee grounds into the trash! Here are 22 uses for them.

What Are Used Coffee Grounds Good For? 22 Great Uses

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I cringe every time I throw out used coffee grounds, but composting them only goes so far because of the high acidic content.  Upcycle it into these 22 useful and awesome ways.  Seriously, I think I could create an entire compost pile filled with used coffee grounds on a daily basis.

I just loooooove me a good cup of java.  But I feel badly throwing it all down the drain every day.  So I came up with this blog post about 22 different uses … I’ve tried some, and others I really want to try out.

Did you know that you can have Amazon autodeliver your coffee for you?  (We love Folgers coffee.)

  1. Exfoliant

    Whirl used coffee grounds in a blender. Use on your skin as a facial scrub.  Make sure to use in the shower for easy rinse off!

    Here’s also a great recipe.

    What are used coffee grounds good for? Don't throw those used coffee grounds into the trash! Here are 22 uses for them.

  2. Scrub pots and pans

    Speaking of good exfoliation, try using used coffee grounds to clean that stubborn grease from pots. Use the coffee filter, too!

  3. Keep cutting worms at bay

    Leave a pile around tomato plants to help keep cutting worms at bay.  They don’t like the acid, but the acid is good for your tomato plants.

  4. Clean your garbage disposal

    Make your garbage disposal smell so much better.  Coffee is a natural deodorizer.

  5. Make a candle

    This will give the scent of coffee throughout the entire house.

    22 Uses for Used Coffee Grounds Don't throw those used coffee grounds into the trash! Upcycle them in 22 useful and awesome ways. Upcycle used coffee grounds into beauty products, facial scrub, composting, and even food cooking recipes. Remake, redo, reuse, and recycle to help save money and save the planet.

  6. Used Coffee Grounds Face Scrub

    You can use all sorts of ingredients to make a used coffee grounds face scrub, such as honey, yogurt, milk, lemon, or even just plain water. Like the exfoliant (above), I suggest whirling dried coffee in the blender for a few moments.

    What are used coffee grounds good for? Don't throw those used coffee grounds into the trash! Here are 22 uses for them.

  7. Fertilize your lawn

    Remember when I said about making compost? Well, used coffee grounds have a high nitrogen content, which is fantastic for fertilizing grass.

    What are used coffee grounds good for? Don't throw those used coffee grounds into the trash! Here are 22 uses for them.

  8. Increase carrot and radish harvests

    Carrots and radishes love coffee.

  9. Attract worms

    Slugs may hate coffee, but earthworms love it. Pile it on to gather a bucket load of worms.

  10. Use it as an ashtray deodorizer

    Clean out your ashtrays by sprinkling some used coffee grounds in it.

  11. Speaking of ashtrays …

    Use it outside to put out your cigarettes. If it isn’t wet, the coffee grounds are “fluffier” than soil, allowing a person to stick the cigarette butt into it.

    What are used coffee grounds good for? Don't throw those used coffee grounds into the trash! Here are 22 uses for them.

  12. Clean your drains

    Pour used grounds down the drain, followed by some dish soap and lots of hot water. This will help degrease your drains.

  13. Any time you need to pour bacon fat down the drain …

    Pour it down with used grounds, some dish soap, and lots of hot water.

  14. Flea repellent

    Add some to your dog’s shampoo as a natural flea repellant.

  15. Coffee Soap

    What are used coffee grounds good for? Don't throw those used coffee grounds into the trash! Here are 22 uses for them.

  16. Hair dye

    Stick coffee grounds in water and let soak. When ready, let drip using a reusable coffee filter. You can then use it as a temporary hair dye in the shower.

    Be careful, though, since the acidic content could weaken your hair if used too much.

  17. Cellulite scrub

    22 Uses for Used Coffee Grounds Don't throw those used coffee grounds into the trash! Upcycle them in 22 useful and awesome ways. Upcycle used coffee grounds into beauty products, facial scrub, composting, and even food cooking recipes. Remake, redo, reuse, and recycle to help save money and save the planet.

  18. Bath bombs

    22 Uses for Used Coffee Grounds Don't throw those used coffee grounds into the trash! Upcycle them in 22 useful and awesome ways. Upcycle used coffee grounds into beauty products, facial scrub, composting, and even food cooking recipes. Remake, redo, reuse, and recycle to help save money and save the planet.

  19. Dye fabric

    Seep grounds in boiling water and let stand for a while to use as a natural dye.

  20. Wood stain

    As an all natural wood stain, use this wonderful recipe.

     

  21. Coffee shampoo

    Caffeine may help hair loss?

    What are used coffee grounds good for? Don't throw those used coffee grounds into the trash! Here are 22 uses for them.

  22. Coffee crusted steak rub

    I haven’t tried this recipe, but you had me at steak.

    22 Uses for Used Coffee Grounds Don't throw those used coffee grounds into the trash! Upcycle them in 22 useful and awesome ways. Upcycle used coffee grounds into beauty products, facial scrub, composting, and even food cooking recipes. Remake, redo, reuse, and recycle to help save money and save the planet.

What other uses for used ground coffee can you think of? While we are at it, I wrote an article on 22 uses for coconut oil too.

I was featured this past week at Motivational Monday’s Link Up

What are used coffee grounds good for? Don't throw those used coffee grounds into the trash! Here are 22 uses for them.

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22 Uses for Used Coffee Grounds Don't throw those used coffee grounds into the trash! Upcycle them in 22 useful and awesome ways. Upcycle used coffee grounds into beauty products, facial scrub, composting, and even food cooking recipes. Remake, redo, reuse, and recycle to help save money and save the planet.

 

22 Uses for Used Coffee Grounds Don't throw those used coffee grounds into the trash! Upcycle them in 22 useful and awesome ways. Upcycle used coffee grounds into beauty products, facial scrub, composting, and even food cooking recipes. Remake, redo, reuse, and recycle to help save money and save the planet.

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22 Uses for Used Coffee Grounds Don't throw those used coffee grounds into the trash! Upcycle them in 22 useful and awesome ways. Upcycle used coffee grounds into beauty products, facial scrub, composting, and even food cooking recipes. Remake, redo, reuse, and recycle to help save money and save the planet.

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  3. Great ideas! Love the face mask… My mum always told me not to put ground coffee down the sink as it would block it up (I’ve always ignored her on that one and it never has blocked…). #TwinklyTuesdays

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