8 coffee hacks that will save you a penny

By Alixandra Caole Vila MANILA, Philippines - If you think that coffee grounds are a waste, think again. Here are coffee ground hacks that would definitely save you a penny. Use as plant fertilizer - coffee grounds are a source of nitrogen for plants, which is the nutrient that produces healthy green growth and strong stems. It also contains calcium and magnesium, which are beneficial to plant health. Keeping away cats - Not every one is a fan of the furry cat. Much like citrus, the smells of coffee and tobacco are often disgusting to most cats. Apparently, the pungent smell of the coffee is a total no no to the kitties. Serve as cockroach trap - While cats do not like the smell of coffee, cockroaches are attracted to it. Fill a bottle with moistened coffee grounds, then put a double-sided tape on the neck. The scent will draw the roaches into the bottle and they will get stuck eventually on the tape. Freezer deodorizer - Fill a couple of bowls with used or fresh coffee grounds and place them in the freezer overnight. For a flavored-coffee scent, add a couple of drops of vanilla to the grounds. Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: Cleaning utensils - coffee grounds can be used to scour away grease and grime. Cover furniture scratches - Keep your furniture as good as new. Dip a cotton swab on the coffee ground and dab it on scratches to hide them. Insect repellant - Surround your house with a protective border of coffee grounds. This will keep ants, bugs, and other insects away. Removes dead skin - Coffee grounds may serve as an exfoliant. Just rub it between palms to remove dead skin and help eliminate smells from foods with strong smell.