Coffee grounds have deodorizing, dehumidifying properties and can repel ants.

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Sun-dried coffee grounds can not only deodorize and dehumidify, but also expel ants. Sprinkling coffee grounds near the nest or in the flower bed can eliminate the smell left by the ants and force the ants to move.

There are many people like to make their own raw bean coffee, enjoy the delicious coffee, do you know that coffee bean residue actually has many functions? Because coffee bean residue has excellent deodorizing effect, it can be used in many places.

1. Before using coffee grounds to deodorize, you must first air-dry the coffee grounds. You can microwave the coffee grounds in the microwave oven for 1 minute to dry, but be careful not to put too much coffee grounds at one time, just take enough coffee grounds.

2. If you don't have a microwave oven at home, you can also air-dry the coffee grounds on a plate or dry in the sun. When using coffee grounds to remove the smell from the seafood frying pan, spread the dried coffee grounds evenly on the baking pan and wipe them, then rinse with hot water.

3. For example, a covered seafood frying pan will have a strong fresh flavor residue, so coffee grounds can be used to deodorize.

4. The sealed container for preserving the food can also be used to remove the taste of the food residue, but it is difficult to handle and can not be removed as easily as the baking pot. At this time, the coffee grounds can be soaked in water and the coffee water can be soaked in the container for several hours. The attached smell can be eliminated.

5. Rub a tablespoon of coffee grounds on the hands that have treated fresh ingredients and have a fishy smell, which can also eliminate the fishy smell.

6. Garbage cans that smell sour or smelly diapers at home can also use coffee grounds to deodorize and prevent cockroaches from breeding.

7. Use coffee grounds as potted culture soil. When used as a potted culture soil, coffee grounds are rich in protein and inorganic matter, which can promote plant growth and prevent mosquitoes. As long as a small amount of it is mixed with the soil, otherwise the coffee grounds will have too many nutrients, which will cause the plants to wither and die, and mold may grow. Please pay special attention to it.

8. When cleaning the toilet, the smell of the heavy toilet cleaner is always a headache. At this time, when the cleaning is finished and the moisture has not been completely dried, sprinkle coffee grounds and wipe it again to remove the strong smell of the bath toilet cleaner.

9. Coffee grounds can also be used as a dehumidifier. As long as you put the dried coffee grounds in a dehumidifier bucket, cover them with kitchen paper towels and fasten them with rubber bands, they can be dehumidified in shoe cabinets or wardrobes, or in refrigerators. as a refrigerator fragrance.

10. Coffee grounds also have good cleaning and exfoliating functions. Coffee grounds can be put into stockings over water, then touch coffee water with cosmetic cotton pad and drop a drop of olive oil to clean the skin, and washing your face with coffee water has the function of whitening and exfoliating.

11. After soaking the coffee grounds in hot water, massage the feet with warm coffee grounds to make them soft and smooth.

12. Put coffee grounds and salt into the drain to restore the clogged drain.

13. Wipe the rusty umbrella bones with coffee grounds with a dry dishcloth, which can make the umbrella bones shine.

14. Coffee grounds can be put in the refrigerator as an aromatherapy. When opening the refrigerator to pick up items, be careful not to knock over the coffee grounds so as not to be easy to clean.

15. Sun-dried coffee grounds can not only deodorize and dehumidify, but also expel ants. Sprinkling coffee grounds near the nest or in the flower bed can eliminate the smell left by the ants and force the ants to move.

In addition, ants hate the smell of rubber bands, so trapping rubber bands on bottles and cans containing sugar or sweets can drive ants away. it is recommended that at least 3 at a time, the more trapped, the better. Or sprinkling a lot of rubber bands where you want to drive away ants is also a good way.