If you love waking up to a fresh pot of coffee, think twice before tossing your coffee grounds in the trash! Rich with nitrogen and a natural exfoliant, coffee grounds have a lot of beneficial uses. Learn how you can reuse your coffee grounds in this week’s Action of the Week!

Discourage Garden Pests

Create a barrier around the perimeter of your garden with used coffee grounds to deter common pests like ants, snails, and slugs.

Boost Compost & Fertilize Plants

Since coffee grounds are rich in nitrogen and attract beneficial worms, they make a great addition to any compost pile. You can also use coffee grounds to directly fertilize certain acid-loving plants like azaleas by mixing with dead grass clippings or brown leaves.

Curb Odors

Place an uncovered jar of coffee grounds at the back of your fridge to neutralize unpleasant odors. Rubbing coffee grounds on your hands can also help eliminate stubborn smells from foods like onion and garlic.

Use as a Natural Exfoliant

Coffee grounds can be used before washing your hair to remove residue buildup from hair products. Their gritty texture is also great for removing stubborn food from dishware.

Info from Simply Living Well.