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girl_dee · 02-26-2012, 09:30 AM

Uses for used coffee grounds?

pajama · 02-26-2012, 09:40 AM

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Uses for used coffee grounds?

African violets love them. They also can go in compost for other plants.

The JD · 02-26-2012, 09:42 AM

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Uses for used coffee grounds?

Facial scrub? :P

I've heard coffee grounds are fantastic for compost. Wonder if I could get a caffeine buzz from the veggies grown from it.

femmennoir · 02-26-2012, 10:13 AM

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Uses for used coffee grounds?

Of course, compost, but also good to dye stuff, just like black tea. It gives a very light golden brown to yellowed doilies, yarn, t-shirts etc.

Elle*

justkim · 02-26-2012, 10:15 AM

Use them in your garden or potted plants...

ETA you can go to your local Starbucks and get grounds... I am not sure if any of the other coffee houses do this but it won't hurt to ask...

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Uses for used coffee grounds?

Electrocell · 02-27-2012, 08:59 AM

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Uses for used coffee grounds?

If I remember right you can use them around your rose bushes.

Truly Scrumptious · 03-09-2012, 10:03 AM

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Uses for used coffee grounds?

Yes!

For brunettes only: add 1/4 cup of used coffee grounds to about 3 cups of hot water, and let it sit until completely cool. Then strain it till all grounds are removed. Pour the liquid over your hair after washed and conditioned, and rinse after a couple of minutes. (I pour it into an empty shampoo bottle, and keep it in the shower.) It brings out lowlights, dissolves product buildup and leaves your hair super shiny and bouncy. (Plus if you use flavoured coffee, your hair will smell exceptionally delicious. I usually do this with crème brulée flavoured coffee, but sometimes with coconut.) Works on coloured hair too, as long as it's brown.

justkim · 02-26-2012, 10:22 AM

There is something about the smell of bleach that makes me feel like things are really clean. But, I also like anything that has a Citrus scent to it.

girl_dee · 02-26-2012, 10:25 AM

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There is something about the smell of bleach that makes me feel like things are really clean. But, I also like anything that has a Citrus scent to it.

i am the opposite, i don't like citrus ... although i have taken cinnamon sticks and sliced oranges and simmered them which smelled divine.

justkim · 02-26-2012, 10:30 AM

I can't handle the smell of Vanilla... it makes me want to vomit... Shot, dee, I believe you have seen my perfume collection I am all about how stuff smells. I recently was introduced to a new scent by Scentsy Weathered leather... I may have swooned... just a little... some of their other scents are to die for...

girl_dee · 02-26-2012, 11:15 AM

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I can't handle the smell of Vanilla... it makes me want to vomit... Shot, dee, I believe you have seen my perfume collection I am all about how stuff smells. I recently was introduced to a new scent by Scentsy Weathered leather... I may have swooned... just a little... some of their other scents are to die for...

i did hear that the Scentsy leather stuff was awesome.

i just can't handle scents, i don't like them, the older i get the more sensitive i am to it.

i just want things to look and BE clean, and hopefully the smell won't be overbearing.

Sachita · 05-09-2012, 07:43 PM

I use essential oils a lot to clean, repel pest, all kinds of things.

When deep cleaning I fill a bucket of warm water, add little mint oil & lavender. I clean all kinds of things- the counters, walls and floors. I also use a steamer. The scent of peppermint bugs and mice hate it. I sometimes put some in a spray bottle, hot water and spray along base boards, under counters and even in my barn. This year I'm planting all kinds of mint in the ground all around the barn. I hate rats.

I've recently received several large Himalayan Salt Lamps. Once is 25 pounds, the other smaller and in my bedroom. I am amazed how well it cleans the air and the energy it emits. Very calming and tranquil. I wish I had some this sooner.

I don't like to use chemicals on the floors. I don't want to inhale it nor so I want all the dogs stepping on it. We use plant based products to clean dog areas. You can also get a big big jar, put lots of orange peels, add white vinegar ( I also add mint) let it sit for a few days. It makes a very strong cleaner you can use directly for problems or add to mop water for a wonderful safe floor cleaner.

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