You drink it every morning—but did you know that coffee grounds can work wonders for your dishes too? When mixed with a little dishwashing liquid, used coffee grounds become a natural scrubber and degreaser that can clean even the toughest pans, remove odors, and leave your sink sparkling.
☕ Why Add Coffee to Dish Soap?
Used coffee grounds are: ✔️ Mildly abrasive – perfect for scrubbing without scratching
✔️ Natural deodorizers – eliminate strong smells from cutting boards, containers, and hands
✔️ Eco-friendly – no need for synthetic chemicals or microplastics
✔️ Great grease fighters – help break down oils and residues
It’s a powerful kitchen upgrade made from what you’d normally throw away!
🧼 How to Make Coffee-Boosted Dish Soap
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon used coffee grounds (dried)
- 1 tablespoon dishwashing liquid
Instructions:
- Mix the two together in a small bowl or directly in your palm.
- Use a sponge or scrubber to apply the mixture to dirty dishes, pans, or surfaces.
- Rinse as usual—your cookware will shine and smell fresh!
💡 Other Uses in the Kitchen
- Deodorize your sink drain – Add a spoonful of grounds and rinse with hot water
- Scrub cutting boards – Removes smells like onion or fish
- Clean glass jars – Gently remove sticky labels with this mixture
Don’t throw out those grounds—recycle them into a powerful cleaning hack that works better than many store-bought scrubs.
