10 Things To Do With Coffee

By Deepa Ranganathan

What does coffee mean to you? A precious cup that wakes you up really early in the morning and, keeps you sensible throughout the day! A mug of coffee is essential. You may have closed many deals, made close friends etc. over a cup of coffee. But, coffee is not really about having it. There's a lot more to coffee then just brewing and, holding that mug to your hand. Coffee can wake you up and, after it finishes waking you up, its brew has its own use. You can use the brew in many ways in and around your home and other places. Here's a list of 10 things that you can do with that leftover coffee brew. Try it out, it's really worth it!

So, here are some great ways in which you can put the brew to use. It's a definite hit! You should definitely try one or more of these techniques. You can always try the exfoliation technique.

The Deodorising Effect

The Deodorising Effect

The leftover brew needs to be dried out only to be used as a deodorising agent for your fridge. Collect the dried brew in a small bowl and keep it in the fridge. It will help deodorise the smell caused by stale food.

Nutrient to Plants

Nutrient to Plants

There are many plants that would grow better with this leftover brew. Some of these plants include rosebushes, azaleas etc. This grounded bin adds nutrients for their perfect growth.

Repellent

Repellent

The brew leftovers are excellent insect repellents. In areas that are surrounded by insects and ants, spread a little of this leftover brew and look at the way it prevents insects from entering the territory.

Dye your Fabrics

Dye your Fabrics

Did you know that the coffee that wakes you up every morning can dye your fabrics as well. Interesting right! Well, yes you can create brown dyes for your fabric using this brew.

Perfect the Scratches

Perfect the Scratches

Are you facing problems on your furniture due to scratches? Well, no worries! You can always add a little bit of this brew mixed with water to the scratched part. It would be fine in no time. This brew is definitely a winner when it comes to repairing and perfecting anything and everything.

Clean with Brew

Clean with Brew

Stains on a piece of cloth or on that favourite table of yours always makes you upset. You try ways to get those stains out, all in vain. Now just add a bit of this brew and see how effectively it removes the stain from that table or cloth you hold close to your heart. It is the best cleaning material.

Inhibits Dust

Inhibits Dust

Dust pollution can be very bad and, sometimes affects your health also. So, when you are cleaning a dusty place, say fireplace, just sprinkle a bit of this brew and, begin cleaning. This would inhibit the dust from spreading.

The Antique Feel

The Antique Feel

Give your paper an antique appearance by dipping it in a mix of brew and water. This would stain the paper and, give it that old vintage look. Such papers can make good gifting materials too.

Exfoliate Skin

Exfoliate Skin

The natural way to exfoliate your skin is to rub the coffee brew on your palm and, remove the dead skin present. The brew is an excellent way to remove grease marks and the smell of fish etc. on your skin. You should try this exfoliation technique.

Trap the Cockroaches

Trap the Cockroaches

A bottle filled with brew and having a double sided tape on the top to close it definitely attracts cockroaches. The smell of the brew will make them come to it and you can trap them.

Story first published: Friday, November 8, 2013, 18:30 [IST]
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