From cleaning to gardening and more, learn how to make the most of your coffee filters.
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These days, it’s hard to imagine life without coffee.
Can you imagine a Waffle House without a waitress offering coffee?
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Or a grandmama offering a slice of pie or cake without coffee to go with it?
Or cowboys around the fire in the early morning light without a cup of coffee in hand?
Coffee is a staple in kitchens and cafes and campouts around the world.
Turns out they are pretty handy in all sorts of other household chores.
They catch all the little bits you dont want.
It really comes in hand when you dont have a cheesecloth or a regular metal strainer.
double-check the filter is not too wet, just slightly dampened.
Give it a try and see the difference!
says Ronnie Kendrick, founder ofCompanyClean, a house cleaning service in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
DIY Dryer Sheet
“Coffee filters can come in handy as DIY dryer sheets.
It’s a simple way to keep your microwave clean without using plastic, suggests Summers.
You’ve got a homemade tea bag ready for steeping, says Summers of ofI Speak Organized.
Blotting Paper
A really interesting one is using them as blotting papers for oily skin.
They soak up shine without messing up your makeup.
Theyre also much more affordable than blotting sheets.
