87% of people over 18 drink coffee daily in France. But 86% of our used coffee is thrown away even though it hides unsuspected virtues... As International Coffee Day approaches on October 1, Helpling's household experts* have identified the best tips to avoid any waste and improve daily life. Clever!
Want to give your parquet a little youthful look? Your furniture? Prepare a solution of lukewarm water with coffee grounds:this will have a polishing effect on small scratches. Apply a little of the mixture to the affected areas and rub gently with a soft cloth.
The fridge needs to be cleaned regularly. Exposed to many foods, all odors accumulate. Place a container filled with dry coffee grounds in the bottom of the refrigerator. It's a good way to deodorize your refrigerator or any other place that is not often aired.
Coffee grounds are a very good degreaser. Its low abrasive power makes it possible to clean stubborn cooking stains. Helpling recommends mixing 2-3 scoops of coffee grounds with lukewarm water and scrubbing with a sponge.
After mixing a few spoonfuls of marc with boiling water, pour the solution down the pipes. It will prevent fat from getting into the ducts.
Used dry, coffee grounds are an excellent fertilizer for our plants. It is enough to spread it at the foot of the plantations or to dilute it in water and spray it on the plants.
Coffee grounds are also an excellent flea repellent. With a little shampoo, apply to your pet's coat to help get rid of these invasive companions. To directly protect your apartment, mix citrus juice with your coffee grounds and drop a few teaspoons in the small corners of your rooms (small holes in windows, parquet, etc.).
Onion, garlic, fish, shellfish... Once cooked, they follow us all day! Do not panic, here is an unstoppable trick to get rid of them:once your food has been cut, wash your hands with a handful of coffee grounds to effectively eliminate bad smells.
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