15 ways to use coffee grounds sustainably

Coffee cake from garden pests

There are no chemical impurities in the coffee cake, its beneficial properties improve the structure of the soil, and the aroma repels garden pests.
The aroma of coffee cake after the coffee machine will repel pests that cause damage to plants from the garden. It is effective against bronzi, which destroys rose buds, slugs, which eat strawberries, cabbage and strawberries, and ants, which “guard” aphids.

You need to pour 200 g of waste cake with 0.5 liters of hot water (not boiling water) and leave for 3-4 hours. Next, rose buds, strawberry bushes and cabbage are sprayed with this solution. Against ants, the cake is used in dry form - it is sprinkled on the approaches to anthills.

It is better not to make a layer that is too thick, but to distribute the powder evenly over the entire surface of the path.

It is not necessary to sprinkle it on the anthill.

Products based on coffee grounds

Face masks

Use masks according to your skin type.

Important! After the mask, it is recommended to apply a nourishing cream to the skin.

For dry or normal skin

In a small container, combine vegetable oil and coffee grounds in equal proportions, add a pinch of cinnamon and salt. Mix and apply to skin with massaging movements. Keep the product on for 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water. This mask eliminates flaking and unevenness, making the skin soft and velvety.
When applying the mask to the face, avoid the area around the eyes.
Take 3 tablespoons of chilled boiled milk and add the same amount of coffee grounds. Please note that the consistency of the product should be thick. Apply the resulting mixture to your face and leave for 20 minutes. During this time, the product will be absorbed a little. Next, use warm water to remove any remaining mask using massaging movements. After using this cosmetic product, the skin becomes softer and more elastic, and the signs of early aging are also eliminated. To achieve a long-lasting effect, it is recommended to carry out the procedure several times a week.
A mask of coffee grounds, sour cream and olive oil is suitable for dry and normal skin
Mix 1 dessert spoon of coffee grounds and sour cream, 5 ml of vegetable oil. Apply the resulting mass to your face and leave for 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water. This mask nourishes, softens, and promotes exfoliation of dead cells.

For oily and combination skin

Take a handful of grapes or 1 small apple and grind until mushy. Mix 2 tablespoons of the resulting mass with 1 tablespoon of ground coffee. Distribute the finished product evenly over your face, hold for about 10 minutes and rinse with warm water. After using this product, the skin becomes soft and the pores are cleaned.
Take 2 grams of ground natural coffee, the same amount of orange zest and 1 tablespoon of cosmetic clay. Add a pinch of soda, pre-quenched with 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, and a small amount of boiled chilled water so that the mask acquires the consistency of thick sour cream. Apply the resulting mixture to your face and leave for 20 minutes. After this time, the mask can be removed with a napkin and then washed. This remedy allows you to cope with the problem of acne. It fights existing acne and also prevents new ones from appearing. It is recommended to use this mask 2-4 times a week.
Mix coffee grounds with low-fat cottage cheese in equal proportions. Apply the resulting mass to the skin of the face, leave for about 25 minutes, and then remove the residue and wash. This product has an antibacterial effect, prevents the appearance of acne, cleanses and nourishes the skin well, and eliminates oily sheen.

Preparing a mask with cosmetic clay and coffee grounds (video)

For mature and aging skin

To improve your complexion and restore dull skin to its radiance and healthy glow, you can use the following masks:

Mix 1 teaspoon of ground coffee with 3 tablespoons of natural honey melted in a water bath. Apply the resulting mass evenly to the skin and leave for about 20–25 minutes, then rinse with warm water. After using this product, the skin becomes more toned and elastic, signs of early aging and shallow wrinkles disappear. To achieve a lasting effect, it is recommended to repeat the procedure at least 2-4 times a week.
If you notice wrinkles on your face, then don’t be upset, but rather prepare a mask of ground coffee and honey
Combine 2 tsp. pre-ground oatmeal with 2 tbsp. l. coffee grounds and 4 tbsp. l. sour cream. Distribute the resulting mass evenly on the skin of the face and leave for 25 minutes. Remove the remaining mixture with a napkin or wash your face. This mask helps improve complexion, prevents early aging and the appearance of wrinkles. After using this product, the face looks rested and rejuvenated. You can use this mask every other day.
Combine coffee grounds and walnut kernels, ground to flour, in equal proportions, add boiled water if necessary so that the mixture acquires the consistency of thick sour cream. Apply to skin and leave for 10 minutes, then rinse with cool water. After using this mask, the complexion's tone is noticeably evened out and the skin is refreshed.
The following mask has a similar effect. Take 1 tablespoon of coffee grounds, 1 teaspoon each of sour cream and honey, 1 raw egg. Mix all ingredients until smooth and apply to face. Leave for about a quarter of an hour and then rinse with cool water.

Acne mask

To eliminate acne on your face, you can use the following mask. Mix coffee grounds and milk powder in equal parts, add a little rose water to get a medium-thick consistency. Apply the mixture to the skin, after 20 minutes, rinse off the residue.

This product can significantly improve the condition of the skin after just a few treatments. You can make a mask 3 times a week.

Peeling with coffee grounds

Coffee grounds are used not only for preparing masks, but also for peeling purposes. The procedure involves effective cleaning of the surface layers of the epidermis, while any damage is excluded. With the help of this manipulation, it is possible to eliminate excess sebum and dirt particles that clog pores, improve skin color, make it lighter and softer.

The following types of peelings are considered the most common:

Coffee-buttery. To begin with, the coffee grounds are squeezed out of the remaining liquid and dried. The resulting powder is mixed with a small amount of olive oil and massaged into the skin for 5 minutes, after which it is washed off. As a result, the skin becomes smooth and velvety.
Honey. Mix 1 tablespoon each of coffee grounds and vegetable oil with 5 tablespoons of melted honey. Apply the resulting viscous mass to your face and massage the skin for 7–10 minutes. After this time, rinse your skin with warm water. This product helps eliminate redness and flaking.
Peeling based on sugar and coffee grounds fights redness and perfectly cleanses pores.
Sugar. Mix 1 teaspoon sugar and 2 teaspoons coffee grounds. Rub the resulting mixture onto damp skin for 3 minutes and then rinse. This peeling is indicated for problematic and shiny skin, as it combats redness and acne well, and cleanses pores.
Peeling with sea salt. Combine 2 tablespoons coffee grounds and 1 teaspoon sea salt and add a little honey to create a thick but smooth texture. Massage the mixture onto problem areas of the skin for about 3 minutes and rinse with warm water. This product is suitable for oily skin. It removes shine well and cleanses pores.

Scrubs

Making a scrub at home is quite simple. Carefully choose a recipe, do not forget to take into account your skin type and the problem you intend to fight.

The following coffee scrubs have a good effect:

Curd. Mix coffee grounds and cottage cheese in equal proportions. Apply the resulting mass to your face and massage for 40–60 seconds, then leave the product for another 10 minutes. After this time, rinse your skin with clean water. This product can be used for any skin type.
A scrub made from sour cream and natural yoghurt is suitable for oily skin
Scrub with yogurt. Combine the same amount of natural yogurt without additives and coffee grounds. Apply the scrub to your face and massage for a few minutes and then rinse. This product is suitable for oily skin . Those with a dry type can also use it, but yogurt should be replaced with cream or sour cream.
Oat. Take 1 tablespoon of coffee grounds, 1 tablespoon of sour cream and 2 teaspoons of chopped oatmeal. Mix all the ingredients and massage the resulting mixture onto your face for several minutes. Use this scrub for dry skin, and for oily skin, replace sour cream with yogurt.
Saline. Mix coffee grounds with sea or table salt in a 3:1 ratio. Add 1 tbsp. l. milk, 1 tbsp. l. sour cream and 1 tsp. olive oil, mix well and massage the resulting product onto your face for several minutes. This recipe is for dry skin. To use it for fatty types, instead of dairy ingredients and butter, you need to take yogurt and boiled water.
With eggshell. Mix equal amounts of eggshells and coffee grounds ground into flour. Add a little milk to get a thick consistency, apply to the skin and perform light massage movements for 2-3 minutes.
Anti-inflammatory. Combine equal amounts of coffee grounds, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon. To get a thinner consistency, add a little mineral or boiled water. Massage your skin with this scrub for a few minutes and then leave it on for a while as a mask. Rinse off with warm water. This product effectively eliminates redness, blackheads, small pimples, and also prevents their reappearance.

Coffee grounds scrub (video)

From cats and dogs

Cats also don’t like coffee, and if your pet relieves itself in the wrong place, then after you clean and wash this place, sprinkle it with coffee.
Pets and random guests in your garden - cats and dogs - are capable of digging holes and destroy the first sprouts of seedlings, as well as “mark the territory.” To keep them at a distance, you can prepare a special mixture.

Dry coffee cake is mixed with 1-2 drops of rosemary or orange oil, or chopped citrus zest. This mixture is laid out in a thin layer where the animal’s paw should not tread.

Coffee grounds in indoor floriculture

There are often tips to water potted plants with fresh coffee. Under no circumstances should you do this: there is a high probability that mold will appear on the coffee cake, and then the flower will have to be saved.

It is believed that the grounds are quite valuable feeding, primarily for begonias and azaleas: after fertilization, they bloom better and shed fewer buds. However, like any organic matter, coffee cake does not decompose well in pots. In order for nitrogen compounds to be released in a form that is easily digestible for plants, soil bacteria are needed. Therefore, it is recommended to regularly water indoor plants with a solution of Fitosporin-M.

Options for using coffee grounds for plants in indoor floriculture:

when transplanting an indoor flower, 1–2 tablespoons of cake are poured onto a layer of expanded clay as additional drainage;
when replanting, the grounds are mixed into the soil mixture at the rate of 1–2 tablespoons of cake per 1 liter of soil;
To prevent cats from touching the pot, pour a mixture of dry coffee with ground orange zest along the edge of the flowerpot.

Coffee grounds are not a panacea. In order for indoor plants to be beautiful and healthy, they still need to be periodically fed with special fertilizers.

How to use against wasp and fly infestations

You can scare away wasps if you pour a handful of ground coffee into a heat-resistant container, set it on fire, and then put it out.
Annoying insects cause discomfort by staying not only on the site, but also by flying into the house. They will leave these places if you set fire to the cake in the places where they accumulate. The second method is to place tin cans around the perimeter of the area where the wasp nest was found, pouring a mixture of cake and saltpeter into them (10 g of saltpeter per 200 g of powder). Next, you need to set the mixture on fire, it burns at an average pace. The procedure is carried out with caution; do not inhale the combustion products of nitrate - they irritate the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract. This fumigation is done infrequently, the effect lasts for 2 weeks.

Using cake for pest control

You can use coffee grounds from your coffee machine to repel insects. Coffee contains poisons that kill slugs. To get rid of these pests, plants are sprayed with an infusion of cake (fill with water and leave for 3-4 hours). If there are a lot of slugs, treatment should be carried out once a week.

Coffee grounds are an intestinal poison for ants. It is enough to cover the anthills with dried cake.

Installing tin containers with coffee grounds and saltpeter in a ratio of 20:1 will help repel wasps from grapes. The resulting composition is set on fire and used for fumigation once every 2 weeks.

Using coffee grounds to clean dishes

Ground coffee cake easily removes dirt, and dish soap will defeat grease.
Coffee cake is a soft abrasive that can restore the former shine to a metal sink, taps, pans and pots made of aluminum.

A huge plus is that it does not scratch the surface like soda.

Directions for use: Place a small amount of powder on a sponge and clean the damp metal surface until shiny. A similar method is used to clean ceramics and even porcelain without gilding; the degree of grinding of the powder is important - the smaller the better.

How to make fertilizers for plants

Houseplant lovers use leftover coffee from a coffee machine or coffee pot to feed flowers, mulch and control pests.
Dormant coffee is a source of nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium. It acidifies the soil, stimulating the growth of acidophytes. The cake will be useful for wild rosemary bushes, roses, azaleas, berry crops (lingonberries, blueberries, cranberries) and perennials (ferns and primroses).

A tincture is made from the cake by pouring hot water over the dry powder and leaving for several hours. Attention: if the acidity of the soil is high, you need to add a little lime to the tincture.

As compost

Coffee cake as a fertilizer is a worthy method of using organic waste to feed garden plants.
Coffee grounds added to a compost pit saturate the humus with useful substances, in particular nitrogen. Earthworms love this kind of compost.

It is enough to pour about 500 g of cake into the hole to obtain balanced humus for fertilizing the gardener's crops (potatoes, carrots, legumes).

It is important not to overdo it with the amount of grounds, as the compost will change its color from greenish to brownish-brown and will not serve the function of nourishing the soil as effectively.

Letters

A - you will emerge victorious from this situation; B – expansion of powers; B - beware of possible grief; G - you cannot do without the help of higher powers; D – financial difficulties; E - you are not to blame for anything; F – gossip is spreading about you; Z - you will enjoy life; And – carefully consider the possible consequences; K - difficult tests await you, get ready for them; L - love will come into life; M – material wealth is ensured; N – alarming news; O – travel; P - those around you are insincere; R – feast; C – dispute; T – unfamiliar people in the environment; U - quarrel; F – don’t lose hope; X – quick wedding; C – career growth; H – loss of a loved one; Ш – reconciliation; b – flirting; Kommersant – unexpected guests; E – theft of property; Yu – serious illness; I am an improvement in all areas.

For fleas in dogs

Boiled coffee will also help in the fight against fleas in dogs; to do this, you need to rub the grounds into the wet fur of your pet after washing.
If your pet has fleas, the cake will help get rid of them in 2-3 applications of the “miracle mixture”. To do this, first wash the wool with any shampoo, and then rub it with dry coffee powder, gently massaging the skin without pressure.

Fleas do not like the smell of coffee, and the larvae are removed from the fur due to the fact that the cake acts as a scrub. This method is acceptable on pets with short hair, the effect is the same on long-haired ones, however, from a technical point of view, such manipulations are problematic to carry out. It is important to thoroughly wash the animal's fur and skin so that it is not irritated by too intense an odor.

What rules must be followed when fortune telling?

Beginners in fortune telling may find everything complicated and confusing. But this is just a first opinion and everything is simpler than you think. If you want to achieve maximum effect from the process, follow simple rules.

Think of a clear question that can be answered with “yes” or “no.”

During fortune telling, no one or anything should distract.

When drinking coffee, the cup is held so that its handle points to the right, while rotating - to the left.

At all stages, from brewing the drink to turning the cup on the saucer, scroll through the question of interest in your head.

After turning the cup over, no one except the person who is telling fortunes should touch it.

You cannot ask the same question twice in a row, even if you are not satisfied with the answer. It's better to try again after a while.

If not one image appears, but a whole series of symbols, it is better to list them on a piece of paper, and then create an overall picture from their designations.

The most important thing is to start fortune telling in a good mood and without skepticism.

For masking small chips and scratches on furniture

The cake is excellent for masking scratches on dark furniture.
The grounds, poured with boiling water, have a rich brown tint. The liquid, absorbed into the surface of the scratches, fills them; after drying, the surface that differs in color becomes less noticeable.

You need to moisten a cotton pad in the prepared solution and gently wipe the damaged areas. If the furniture is polished, you need to remove any remaining moisture from the areas adjacent to the scratch so that the varnish does not swell or chip.

For growing carrots

Radishes and carrots love coffee cake the most, since coffee as a fertilizer promotes their growth.
The secret of a good carrot harvest is coffee cake. It will saturate the seeds with energy, as well as nitrogen and other nutrients. You need to add a small amount of dried grounds to the seeds before sowing. As a bonus, it repels pests when growing crops.

Cake as fertilizer

2. Use as fertilizer for your garden

If you grow azaleas, hydrangeas, rhododendrons, camellias, roses or other plants that like an acidic environment, then coffee grounds fertilizer

- This is what you need.

Mix coffee grounds with grass clippings, fallen brown leaves, or dry straw to

neutralize excess acidity.

Then the resulting mixture

spread around plants.

Used coffee grounds enrich the soil with nitrogen and potassium, and also increase magnesium, which all plants need to stay healthy.

To absorb unpleasant odors

The rich aroma of coffee can eliminate unpleasant odors.
Unpleasant odors periodically arise in the refrigerator and freezer due to the mixing of specific food aromas with each other. The subtle aroma of coffee acts on the principle of soda, neutralizing unpleasant odors.

To achieve the effect, just place an open container of dry coffee grounds in the refrigerator or freezer. Its contents are changed every 10-14 days. It is advisable to place the container closer to the back wall of the refrigerator compartment, where the temperature is lower.

Preparing for fortune telling

Before performing the ritual, you need to familiarize yourself with the recommendations of esotericists:

Prepare some coffee. For a glass of boiling water you will need a teaspoon of ground coffee. You need to brew coffee in a Turkish pot over low heat. At this stage, it is important to collect your thoughts, concentrate and calm down. It is better to put your phone on silent mode so as not to be distracted by phone calls. Concentrate as much as possible.
Choose a saucer or mug. Dishes should be round and light, without patterns! On such a mug the pattern will be clear, and you will be able to easily examine the figures and interpret their meaning.
Drink the drink correctly. The mug should be in the right hand, and coffee should be drunk in small sips, slowly and thoughtfully. Thanks to slow movements, the grounds will settle evenly to the bottom of the dish, so it will be easier to read the coffee grounds.
While drinking coffee, concentrate on your thoughts and the question that worries you most.

As a natural dye

Coffee cake can be an excellent natural dye for Easter eggs
Coffee cake is a natural, environmentally friendly dye. It can be used to dye Easter eggs, fabric or paper. Coffee gives a noble brown tint. You need to pour the grounds with a small amount of hot water and leave for several hours. Next, dip eggs or cloth into the solution and leave for a few more hours. At the end of the procedure, the eggs are wiped with a soft, dry cloth, and the fabric is allowed to dry naturally.

By dipping the paper into the solution, you can make “antique parchment” with uneven, but very beautiful brown stains of varying intensity.

You need to keep it in the liquid for no more than a few seconds, otherwise it will become limp.

This is the best idea for decorating or making vintage cards with your own hands.

3.Precautions

Please note that before using any of the following products, it is necessary to test for sensitivity to components and allergic reaction. To do this, apply a small amount of the product to the area of skin near the elbow and evaluate the skin's response within 10-20 minutes. Since there are hard particles, you need to apply it to the skin moistened with water using the same massaging movements.

Do not apply to irritated or damaged skin.

Do not use before sunbathing. Because scrub removes the protective layer of the skin, and it will not be able to effectively resist ultraviolet radiation

Not immediately after depilation. Also because the skin has not restored its protective functions.

The product must be fresh! If we are talking about the fact that you prepare cosmetics at home, without preservatives from natural ingredients, it can be used immediately after production and within 7-10 days when stored in the refrigerator. If you are going to store the product, you need to wipe the inside of the storage container with an alcohol wipe before filling it.

For cleaning the fireplace

The dried cake is used to clean the fireplace or stove from carbon deposits.
Coffee grounds make the process of cleaning the fireplace easier. If you sprinkle wet cake over the ashes, then any manipulations inside the fireplace will not raise a cloud of dust, which makes cleaning difficult and causes severe coughing.

No additives are required, the approximate amount of grounds is 300-500 g. Afterwards, you need to carefully collect the ash and ashes with a scoop.

For sprinkling paths in icy conditions

Coffee cake has a very wide range of uses; in addition to making fertilizers, the product is used in the cosmetics industry and as a means of preventing slipping in icy conditions.
The cake can be used instead of sand or salt, which is used to sprinkle paths in icy conditions. To do this, you need to use dry coffee grounds, scattering them evenly over the slippery surface.

The rich brown color helps the surface heat up faster, so the ice melts faster.

The advantages are undeniable: unlike salt, it does not destroy the asphalt surface and does not corrode the surface of shoes; unlike sand, it does not stain everything around.

How to interpret symbols and drawings when telling fortunes on coffee grounds

An important step in fortune telling with coffee grounds is the interpretation and meaning of symbols and drawings. There are no special rules; for this it is important to use imagination and intuition. However, some points should be taken into account when interpreting:

The more clearly the symbol seen, the stronger its influence in the given question.
The more light streaks and stains on the side of the cup, the more favorable the situation in the given question, and vice versa, the more dark ones, the more problems and difficulties may arise.
The closer the symbol you see to the center of the cup, the faster the prediction will come true.
The figures at the handle symbolize what is happening specifically to the questioner (querent).
The figures on the walls indicate future events.
The symbols on the bottom indicate past events.
Dark figures (from a thick layer of coffee grounds) for the same symbol are interpreted as negative, and light ones - as positive.
Sometimes the symbols on the bottom, sides and rim of the cup do not indicate the time of the event, but are simply interpreted differently.

To get a more accurate picture of your future, you need to try to see and decipher at least five figures and symbols in the coffee grounds.

For dark circles under the eyes

Coffee under the eyes is a fairly quick and simple folk remedy that really solves the problem of dark circles.
Extra-fine coffee grounds will help cope with dark circles and puffiness of the eyelids. Caffeine has a tonic effect, neutralizes the effects of free radicals, and therefore slows down the aging process of the skin and reduces age-related manifestations.

A small amount of water is added to the thicket and applied in a thin layer to a bandage folded several times. The fabric is applied to the lower eyelids so that the coffee layer is on the outside and does not come into contact with the eyes. Exposure time is no more than 30 minutes. Afterwards, you need to let the skin dry naturally and apply skincare cosmetics (nourishing eyelid cream is suitable).

Coffee grounds scrub: application in cosmetology

The scrub is a special composition in nature, enriched with abrasive substances that promote the gentle removal of keratinized particles of the dermis and upper layers of the epithelium, as well as deep cleansing of the skin. Grind thickness is an individual matter. Basically, finely ground coffee is used for peeling to avoid irritation.

The store-bought ready-made product, which is mostly already roasted, has an unpleasant smoky smell, in which you can even find tobacco aromas. That is why it is better to use freshly roasted and ground coffee prepared in a coffee machine. It has a very soft and extremely pleasant scent and works great as an exfoliant.

Regular use of coffee scrub will help with:

healing and rejuvenation of the dermis;
improving blood circulation;
deep cleansing of pores from accumulated impurities.

The result after using the composition will be noticeable after the first procedure. Cleansing the body with a scrub is a completely safe procedure. It can even be performed on pregnant women. In addition, using a scrub from coffee grounds is an excellent way to prevent the development of skin pathologies. Caffeine has been proven to help reduce the risk of developing skin cancer.

Caffeine is also known to have antioxidant and antibacterial effects. Another advantage of coffee grounds is the ability to remove toxic substances, toxins and harmful chemical compounds from the body.

In addition, you don’t have to spend a penny on making a cleanser, since the grounds can be used as an independent scrubbing product.

A little about the beneficial properties of scrubs made from coffee grounds

Coffee grounds applied to the skin and hair have an excellent effect on their condition. The caffeine it contains stimulates hair growth, reduces cellulite, smoothes and strengthens the skin. Caffeine can be found in both coffee and tea. However, you must know how to use coffee grounds effectively.

Coffee grounds are extremely beneficial for the skin. Its usefulness is determined by its composition and properties. Coffee grounds contain significant amounts of: caffeine, fatty acids, vitamin E, antioxidants and chlorogenic acid. Coffee grounds are known to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-aging properties.

Regular use of scrubs helps:

skin health;
preventing the development of inflammatory processes;
slowing down the aging process;
increasing the tone of the dermis;
restoration of damaged skin;
protection from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation;
normalization of blood circulation.

A few recommendations

To maximize the effect of using a scrub, it is important to know how to prepare and use coffee mass. Here are some basic recommendations.

Only coffee beans are suitable for preparing the cleansing mixture.
Coffee must be prepared using a special technology. You need to pour boiling water over green coffee ground to a powder consistency. Next, the drink should boil for a couple of minutes. You should not add cream or sugar to coffee.
Ready coffee grounds should be stored strictly in the refrigerator, in a hermetically sealed dark container. The grounds can be stored and used for five days.
It is preferable to apply the scrub to the body after taking a warm shower.
A scrub with anti-cellulite properties can be used twice a week, not more often. For those with dry dermis, the procedure can be performed no more than once every one and a half weeks.
After the procedure, be sure to lubricate your skin with moisturizer.
It is not recommended to use the scrub if there are lesions or rashes on the skin. The procedure is contraindicated for people with individual intolerance.