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19 surprising ways to use coffee grounds in the home and garden

Your morning espresso is the ultimate household multitasker
Invigorate your vegetable patch
Enrich compost
Encourage earthworms
Fertilise your lawn
Promote blue hydrangeas
Control garden pests
Repel unwanted household insects
Grow gourmet mushrooms
Create a liquid fertiliser for houseplants
Scour pots and pans
Deep clean the oven
Suppress fireplace dust
Conceal scratches on wooden furniture
Keep your fridge smelling fresh
Neutralise bin odours
Repel fleas from pets
Grit icy driveways
Make fragrant candles
Dye clothes and fabric
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Your morning espresso is the ultimate household multitasker

Think twice before you throw away those used coffee grounds – the lifespan of your morning espresso can stretch far beyond the cup. From nourishing your garden and deterring pests to repairing furniture scratches and deep-cleaning kitchenware, this versatile waste product has a surprising range of eco-friendly uses. 

Click or scroll on to discover the best ways to reuse your coffee grounds, cut household costs, and get the most out of every cup...

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Shona Jackson

08 July 2025

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