Fertilizer for plants (hydrangeas, blueberries, rhododendrons), skin peeling, odor neutralization in the fridge, snail repellent in the garden. Do not pour down the drain — clogs pipes. Easiest disposal: organic bin or compost.

What can I do with coffee grounds?

The best uses

As fertilizer in the garden. Coffee grounds contain nitrogen (approx. 2%), potassium, and phosphorus — everything plants need. It slightly lowers the soil’s pH, which acid-loving plants particularly like: hydrangeas, rhododendrons, blueberries, azaleas. Simply sprinkle thinly on the soil and lightly work it in. Do not apply too thickly — otherwise it molds.

As pest repellent. Snails avoid coffee grounds; the caffeine acts as a neurotoxin on them. Sprinkle a ring around endangered plants. Effectiveness decreases after rain, then reapply.

As a body scrub. Coffee grounds mixed with a little olive oil or coconut oil make a natural peeling. The coarse texture removes dead skin cells, the caffeine stimulates blood circulation. Not for the face — too rough for sensitive skin.

Neutralize odors. A bowl of dried coffee grounds in the fridge binds odors — similar to activated carbon. Replace every 1–2 weeks.

Freshen up wooden furniture. Moist coffee grounds on a cloth can conceal light scratches in dark wood. Test on a hidden area first.

What you should avoid

Do not pour coffee grounds down the drain — they clump with fat and clog the pipes in the long run. Also do not use as the sole fertilizer for potted plants — in closed containers, it molds quickly. Apply thinly and let dry, or straight onto the compost.

In practice at Green Wall Coffee

At Sophienstraße 27 in Berlin-Lichtenberg, quite a bit of coffee grounds accumulates daily. Guests are welcome to take some home — for the balcony, the garden, or as a scrub. Just ask.

Drop by Sophienstraße 27 — Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 10am–5pm.

What can I do with coffee grounds?

The best uses

What you should avoid

In practice at Green Wall Coffee

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