Coffee is a versatile product that can be used in and out of the kitchen.
“There are various items in our homes that can be used for things we have never thought of. All it takes is a little creative thinking,” says Hayley van Niekerk, marketing manager for Jacobs.
Jacobs coffee has a range of products that can be used in alternate ways, she says.
Course pod grounds can be used as a body scrub and is excellent at exfoliating your skin. Mix your grounds with an oil of choice or even with water and use.
Coffee is filled with antioxidants and can be used to help prevent the appearance of aging and dark circles under your eyes. Add coconut oil to your grounds and gently rub on to the targeted area.
Coffee grounds are a valuable addition to compost piles. They help speed up the decomposition process, provide essential nutrients, and attract beneficial earthworms. Remember to balance the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio by mixing coffee grounds with other compostable materials.
Used coffee grounds can be a fertilizer for plants. They are rich in nitrogen, potassium, and other essential nutrients that can enrich the soil and promote healthy plant growth. Simply sprinkle the grounds around your plants or mix them into the soil.
Place a small bowl of coffee grounds in your fridge, cupboard, or other areas where odours tend to linger. They help eliminate unpleasant smells and leave a subtle coffee aroma.
Use coffee grounds as a natural dye for fabrics or even as a hair rinse. By soaking fabrics or hair in strong brewed coffee, you can achieve earthy brown tones, giving them a vintage or rustic appearance. You can use coffee grounds to create stained paper or aged-looking parchment for calligraphy or antique-style artwork.
Coffee stains can also add an interesting touch to wood crafts or DIY projects.
