Coffee grounds, don’t throw them away: put them in your shoes and you’ll thank me | Everyone does it

Alternatives to coffee grounds

Alternatively, you can use fabric softener sheets from the dryer , which maintain a light, pleasant, not excessive scent. In this case, the sheets are placed directly inside the shoes. If they don’t smell as desired, you can also try pouring drops of essential oil on them.

Or , you can use bicarbonate of soda , two tablespoons of the product, with 5 drops of essential oil of the fragrance you like most can solve the problem. Mix the bicarbonate well with the drops of oil and sprinkle them together inside the shoes directly on the sole where we place our feet. Just follow the same instructions as for coffee grounds to get great results in a few hours.

The last emergency remedy can be that of cat litter . You pour a little directly into your shoes and then remove it, the same thing is done with the peels of citrus fruits or with aromatic herbs or with cotton which must first be soaked with drops of essential oils and then placed in the inside of the shoe. In a few minutes your shoes will smell good.

Alternative uses of coffee grounds at home, here’s what you didn’t know

Coffee grounds can be used in many other ways at home. For example to keep ants away. In this case, they are simply positioned in the areas where intervention is needed. Or to dye fabrics. They are brought to the boil and then used as a natural dye, they are good for painting on canvas, or for fabrics of any kind, or simply for painting paper.

Instead, those who have a fireplace can try using them to remove bad smells. They can even be used for cleaning the house, to remove stubborn dirt. They are rubbed with a sponge. If this is not enough or to obtain a much better result, add a little water and natural soap which helps to clean faster and without too much effort.