Coffee Grounds: Unknown Uses

Hair growth and shine. Twice a month, give your scalp a good clean to eliminate product buildup. Work boiled coffee grinds into your scalp for 60 seconds, then rinse and apply shampoo and conditioner.

Refrigerator deodorizer. Coffee grinds absorb odours from damaged or too aromatic meals. The nitrogen in coffee grounds neutralises smells, according to a research. Fill a container with old or new grinds and store it in the refrigerator.

Plant fertiliser. When gardening, use coffee grinds instead of commercial fertiliser. "Wasted" coffee grounds and burnt spent coffee grounds collect heavy metals that pollute soil and water

Natural dye. Brunettes, coffee grounds may boost hair colour without harsh chemicals. Mix cooled coffee grounds with conditioner and apply to freshly shampooed hair. Rinse with cold water to seal the hair cuticle after five minutes.

Clean. Coffee grounds' grit may be used as a DIY cleaning scrub. Due of their antibacterial characteristics, they're great for homemade soap. Fried loves making soap with fresh grounds. "It's fantastic for washing hands after gardening or cooking."

Lips soften. Coffee grounds' gritiness makes them a good lip exfoliator. Mix a half-teaspoon of discarded coffee grounds with a half-teaspoon of honey to treat chapped lips.