Coffee grounds: A surprising solution for sparkling toilets

Many people can't imagine a day without a cup of hot, freshly brewed coffee. Typically, the grounds end up in the garbage, but that’s a mistake worth correcting. Save them for later and use them to clean your toilet. The bowl will look as good as new, while any residue and unpleasant odours will vanish. After your morning coffee, start collecting the grounds in a jar to transform them into a natural, homemade, and, most importantly, effective cleaning agent.

Coffee grounds, instead of ending up in the trash, can be your ally in the battle for cleanliness. Mix them with baking soda and vinegar, and you’ll create a powerful cleaning mixture. Apply it to the entire surface of the toilet in the evening and leave it overnight. In the morning, simply flush and enjoy the gleaming ceramic.

It may sound unusual, but it makes sense and works effectively. Coffee contains natural acids that dissolve deposits, while baking soda and vinegar disinfect and neutralize unpleasant odours.

You need:

• 6 tablespoons of coffee grounds,
• 1 tablespoon of fresh, ground coffee,
• 2 tablespoons of baking soda,
• 1 tablespoon of vinegar.

Preparation method:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Spread the resulting paste evenly over the toilet surface, reaching hard-to-reach areas.
3. Leave it overnight.
4. In the morning, scrub the toilet thoroughly with a brush and flush.

Your toilet will be shiny and clean, and any unpleasant odours will be a thing of the past. You can adjust the proportions of the ingredients depending on the level of dirt and the size of the area you need to clean.

The paste of coffee grounds, baking soda, and vinegar can tackle more than just the toilet. By placing a bowl of the mixture in the refrigerator, you can eliminate unpleasant aromas. It will also aid in cleaning the kitchen sink. Adjust the proportions of the ingredients based on the level of dirt.

The grounds alone can also serve many other purposes. They can effectively deter slugs and can also be used to fertilize potted and garden plants. Coffee grounds also have great uses in cosmetics.

For those with brown hair, they can be used to darken hair colour. Brew a few cups of strong coffee, let it cool, mix it with conditioner, and then apply to the hair. Grounds can also be used as a natural body scrub, leaving the skin smoother and firmer.