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Did you know that the leftover coffee grounds from your brewed coffee can be used for more than just brewing another cup? Old coffee grounds are a natural and effective solution for cleaning, deodorizing, and even repelling bugs in your home. You can see more of my crazy creations here
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In this tutorial, I'll show you a few coffee hacks and teach you how to reuse your coffee grounds, providing you with eco-friendly and budget-friendly solutions for a cleaner and fresher home.
Begin by taking a cup of coffee grounds and scooping them into a bowl. Next, add a tablespoon of Dawn dish soap or another dish soap of your choice and mix it in with the coffee grounds to form a coarse-textured paste. You can now use this paste for a few of the following hacks.
To clean your sink effectively, start by scooping a small amount of soapy coffee grounds into the sink basin. Next, grab a scrub pad and begin scrubbing the entire surface of the sink, making sure to focus on the edges around the drain and any other areas where dirt and grime may accumulate.
The soap in the coffee grounds will disinfect the sink, while the abrasiveness of the coffee grounds will work to scrub away any stubborn grime or residue that may be sticking to the surface. Rinse the sink thoroughly with hot water.
You can also use the soapy coffee scrub to clean your garbage disposal. Add the mixture to the disposal and let it run with water.
The coffee grounds will help to scrub away any debris or buildup that may be lurking in the disposal, while the soap will help to disinfect and deodorize the unit. Once complete, your garbage disposal will be fresh, clean, and free
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