As we mentioned in our previous post, coffee has many magical properties but its magic should never be used on your precious gardens.
We’ve already coveredwhy coffee grounds are bad for your garden从抑制其他植物的生长，到使土壤过于酸性。尽管你在网上看到的大多数文章都告诉你在花园里喝咖啡有很多好处，但我们很难拒绝。
但在你扔掉所有用过的咖啡渣之前，它们在家里还有很多实际用途，甚至可以帮助你美化美容。耶!Let us tell you more…
Coffee grounds absorb and eliminate odors
Coffee grounds contain nitrogen, which helps eliminate a foul-smelling sulfur gas from the air when it’s combined with carbon. Basically, it makes them excellent at absorbing odors.
We’ve all experienced some awful lingering smell that you just can’t seem get rid of, whether it be from the garbage or the fridge/freezer. We suggest the following:
- place a bowl of coffee grounds in your fridge or freezer to neutralize odors from spoiled or fragrant foods;
- freeze the grounds into cubes and drop one into your running garbage disposal to keep it smelling fresh.
And if you’re dragging the camper out for a summer vacation and have that musty, mothball smell, again place a bowl of coffee grounds in there. You’ll soon notice a difference.
While we’re on the topic of lingering smells, let’s talk about garlic. Personally, I love to put fresh garlic in just about everything I cook but, as we all know, the smell of garlic lingers on the skin.
如果你和我处于同样的困境，那就别再害怕了。在一个罐子里放一些咖啡渣，下次你切大蒜或洋葱的时候就可以用了，舀出少量，揉搓在手上。
Thank us later!
Use coffee grounds as a natural cleaning scrub
咖啡渣具有研磨性，这意味着它们可以帮助清除难以清洁的表面上的污垢。由于它们的抗菌和抗病毒特性，它们甚至可以帮助消毒。
If you’re like us and want to avoid cleaning with chemicals, used coffee grounds might be worth a try.
用它们来擦水槽，擦亮你的炊具或清洁你的烤架。不过要注意一点;注意不要在任何多孔材料上使用它们，因为它们会造成棕色污渍。
You can also use them to scrape your dishes clean and remove caked-on food from pots and pans. All you have to do is simply sprinkle the grounds directly onto your pots and pans and scrub as usual. Make sure to rinse thoroughly afterward, otherwise you could have some funky tasting food the next time you cook.
Repair scratched furniture with coffee grounds
Another wondrous thing that coffee grounds can do is disguise small scratches on wooden furniture. All you need to do is mix 1 tablespoon of coffee grounds with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.Apply the mixture with a cotton swab or cotton ball, then wipe dry.
As with any inconsistent DIY home improvement tip like this, test it in an inconspicuous place first just to be sure you’re happy with the results.
Use coffee grounds to clean dirty hands
Asser Christensen, a coffee expert and founder of The Coffee Chronicler, a website dedicated to specialty coffee states, “The enzymes in the coffee help to break down fat, and the surface area of the tiny coffee particles give the molecules something to adhere to.”
So, if you've been in the garden or outside doing something messy, all you need to do is melt a bar of glycerin soap and stir in 1/3 cup of coffee grounds. Pour it back into a soap mold, let it set, then use to scrub and exfoliate dirty hands after a productive outdoor session. If you don't want to do this you can just use generous amounts of coffee grounds with a drop of castile soap and that'll do the trick too!
Use coffee grounds to remove fleas
Fleas areextremely common for household pets and kids and treating them can be costly, time consuming and in general, just an absolute nightmare.
There are several flea-removal products on the market, but many contain harsh chemicals and can produce unwanted side effects which is always a no go when it comes to our furry family members.
然而，咖啡拯救了我们!幸运的是，像许多虫子一样，跳蚤似乎不喜欢咖啡。而且，咖啡是对待宠物的一种无化学物质的方式，所以这是一种双赢。建议你先用洗发水洗头，然后将咖啡渣混入宠物的皮毛中，然后冲洗干净，像往常一样晾干。有些人甚至说，这样做可能会让你的宠物的皮毛更光滑、更有光泽，但目前几乎没有任何研究支持这两种说法，因为我的猫跑得太快了，我无法试穿。
注意:咖啡渣只能外用。它们可能对狗有毒，如果食用，所以一定要彻底冲洗狗。
Exfoliate your skin with coffee grounds
Coffee grounds can make for an excellent exfoliator for skin, and the caffeine in coffee helps promote healthier, tighter skin appearance too.The coarse particles in coffee grounds work as an exfoliating agent to help remove dirt and dead cells from skin giving a healthy glow.
To make your own exfoliating scrub: add coconut oil, vitamin E oil, or jojoba oil to coffee grounds and rub it over your skin while in the shower – with the water temporarily turned off. Coffee grounds can also be mixed with a small amount of honey and used as an exfoliating lip scrub. Ooh la la.
What’s more, the caffeine in coffee grounds has potent antioxidant properties that can help protect the skin from sun damage. Still use your SPF though, guys.
Board certified dermatologist, Dr. Jennifer T. Haley, states: “The caffeine and massaging action around the hips, belly, and thighs can help stimulate circulation” and “the organic, cold-pressed jojoba oil is a luxurious moisturizer, so both together leave the skin soft and hydrated.”
I know I’ll be giving this a go!
Coffee grounds are also said to help smooth out cellulite!
Surprisingly enough, coffee is the main ingredient in many of those high-priced cellulite creams!
脂肪团是一种使皮肤呈现酒窝状、疙疙瘩瘩的状况，影响着80% - 90%的成年女性。当脂肪沉积穿过皮肤下的结缔组织时就会发生。
When caffeine such as that in coffee grounds is applied topically, it may help break down this fat and increase blood flow to the area, thus decreasing the appearance of cellulite.
All you have to do is mix coffee grounds with water or coconut oil and scrub for 10 minutes twice weekly on any areas affected by cellulite. Interesting…
Use coffee grounds as an anti-aging eye treatment
Following on from our last point, coffee grounds are a practically free way to give your under-eye area some love.The skin surrounding the eyes is extremely delicate and contains very little fat tissue. Because of this, it’s one of the first places you might see signs of aging.
Many things can contribute to the development of dark circles and puffiness under the eyes, including fragile blood vessels, poor circulation and inadequate skin quality.
Coffee grounds seem to be a promising solution for brighter, tighter eye skin due to their high antioxidant and caffeine contents. Coffee’s caffeine will help to stimulate the blood flow, which can decrease the appearance of aging and dark circles, and coffee’s antioxidants help to fend off free radicals.
All you’ve got to do is mix the coffee grounds with coconut oil and a little water to create a paste that you can apply under your eyes. Apply the mixture under your eyes and let it sit for about 10 minutes before rinsing. Repeat this process daily or as needed.
此外，咖啡的天然涩味和抗氧化特性使它成为一种很棒的DIY面膜，特别是对那些容易长粉刺的皮肤。只需将咖啡渣和足够的牛奶混合成糊状，然后涂抹，静置20分钟左右。Rub the mixture gently for about a minute before rinsing clean.
There’s no need to drop half your pay check getting all your lotions and potions - you can just make them yourself!
Revive faded dark clothing with coffee
总有一天，黑色牛仔裤会看起来有点褪色。在购买新牛仔裤之前，你可以简单地用咖啡渣让你最喜欢的牛仔裤起死回生。
Add a pot of freshly brewed coffee and the grounds you used to make it to your washing machine along with your brown and black clothing. The coffee will lightly stain the material to renew and revitalize the look of dark colors.
Coffee adds shine to dark hair
Please note, this is not for us blondes!!
深色头发和深红色头发的人可以用浓而凉的咖啡清洗头发，让头发更有光泽。Or for a darker, more vibrant shine, steep used coffee grounds in 2 cups hot water for 15 minutes, then allow it to cool before rinsing your hair with it.
我们都知道，大多数洗发水和造型产品通常会留下残留物，让你的头发变得暗淡和沉重。
Exfoliating your scalp with coffee grounds can help remove buildup and dead skin cells. What’s more, several test-tube studies have found that caffeine, such as that in used coffee grounds, stimulates human hair growth.
Clean your fireplace
Those of us with wood-burning fireplaces know just how much a messy task it is. By scattering used coffee grounds over the ashes, you can weigh them down and prevent smoke clouds from forming. This not only makes the ashes easier to remove, but it also keeps dust from escaping and traveling to other parts of the room.
Good to know!
Use coffee grounds to tenderize meat
关于咖啡渣最常见的一个问题是，我们人类食用它们是否安全。答案是肯定的。
Because meat contains muscle fibers and proteins that can give it a tough consistency and tenderizing helps break them down, resulting in a softer texture. Coffee contains natural acids and enzymes, making it an effective at meat tenderizer, and the acidic nature of coffee can also enhance the flavor of meat.
咖啡渣是一种非常万能的食材，你可以把它加入到不同的菜肴中，来一种烟熏味，从牛排到鱼，甚至是水果，比如烤菠萝。只需将用过的咖啡渣加入你最喜欢的干摩擦法中，并在烹饪前两个小时涂抹在肉上。残渣会被煮到肉上，形成黑色的脆皮。
Alternatively, you can rebrew used grounds to make coffee, allow it to cool and use it to marinade meat in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking.
Where to get used coffee grounds? Just ask.
Even if you’re not an avid coffee-drinker, you can usually get your hands on coffee grounds just by asking.
• Ask at your local coffee shop if they have any used grounds you could have.
•许多知名咖啡店会很乐意把用过的咖啡渣送给需要的人。
我们还能说什么呢，除了咖啡是一种不断赠送的礼物!
If you try out any of the above, let us know how it went!
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