Skin:
· Exfoliates skin
· Deodorizer for feet (wash your feet with water and coffee ground extract)· Remove odor from hands (fish, garlic, or onions odors)
· Reduces inflammation in skin almost as well as aspirin
· Reduces redness in skin
· Rids dark circle under the eye
· Reduce puffiness under the eye
· Reduces the build-up of blood under your eyes
· Reduces the appearance of cellulite
Gardening:
· Coffee grounds mixed in soil, release nutrients that make the soil richer
· Makes plants that flourish in acidic soil healthier
· Used for compost
· Used as a fertilizer
· Eliminates the risk of pathogens
· Kill disease in the seed and root of plants
· Rich in nitrogen, calcium and magnesium
· Kills snails and slugs (acid from the coffee)
· Increases the acidity of the soil
· Makes the soil easier to till
· Helps keep moisture in the soil
· Discourages pets from defecating in the garden
Pest Control:
· Ant Repellent (rub coffee grounds in areas where ants have been seen)
· Discourage fleas when applied to pet hair (water soaked in coffee ground)
· May discourage parasites
· Repels insects and pest (place coffee ground around foundation)
Pet Grooming:
· Solution for pet grooming (coffee ground extract mixed with water)
· Softens pet fur
· Shines pet fur
Fridge Deodorizer:
· Removes odors (coffee grind place in the refrigerator)
Shoe Deodorizer:
· Place used coffee grounds in shoes.
Hair:
· Softens hair (use as a rinse)
· Shines hair (use as a rinse)
Dye:
· Dyes fabric (grounds + hot water)
· Used as brown colored henna tattoos (grounds + hot water)
Scratch Remover:
· Coffee ground can be used to erase scratches
Cleaner:
· Coffee ground is extremely abrasive and acidic, which helps household cleaning
Fireplace Dust Regulator:
· A handful of wet coffee grounds in the fireplace after operation will hold the dust in place.
Reference:
US, ABOUT. "Benefits of Coffee Grounds For Your Garden." 2011. Web. 19 Mar 2013. <http://groundtoground.org/2011/08/28/coffee-grounds-for-your-garden/>.
LIVESTRONG.COM. "What Are the Benefits of Coffee for Skin Care?." 2011. Web. 19 Mar 2013. <http://www.livestrong.com/article/98727-benefits-coffee-skin-care/>.
