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Unexpected Ways To Use Coffee Grounds To Deodorize Your Home
By CAROL BENTON
Refrigerator
Dried coffee grounds can absorb food odors in your fridge. Put them in a plastic container, punch a few holes in the lid, and place it on a shelf in your fridge.
Microwave
To remove the smell of spills and burnt food, put dried coffee grounds on a plate overnight, or mix 2 tbsp in ½ cup of water, then heat in the microwave for one minute.
Closet
To combat stale closet smells, fill a sock with dried coffee grounds, tie it, and hang it on a hanger. Or use a container with coffee grounds and punch holes in its lid.
Shoes And Bags
Create sachets filled with dried coffee grounds by sewing a piece of fabric, or use an old sock or pantyhose. Place them in your shoes and gym bag to absorb odors.
Bathroom
Nitrogen in coffee grounds helps neutralize sulfur smells in washrooms. Place a small bowl or open jar of dry coffee grounds on a shelf or counter to absorb the odors.