Mixing coffee powder with alcohol can actually create a multi-purpose solution with several practical uses. Here’s what you can do with this combination:
1. Natural Air Freshener and Deodorizer
- Why It Works: Coffee grounds neutralize odors, while alcohol evaporates quickly, leaving the area with a pleasant coffee aroma.
- How to Make: Mix coffee powder with rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle. Shake well, then spray it lightly in the air or on fabric (do a patch test first). It absorbs unpleasant odors, leaving a subtle coffee scent.
2. DIY Coffee Extract
- Why It Works: Alcohol helps extract and preserve the rich flavors of coffee.
- How to Make: Combine coffee grounds with vodka or another high-proof alcohol in a glass jar. Let it sit in a cool, dark place for a few weeks, shaking occasionally. Strain out the grounds, and you’ll have a homemade coffee extract that can be used to flavor desserts, drinks, or recipes.
3. Insect Repellent
- Why It Works: Both coffee and alcohol are known to deter insects. This mix can be used as a natural pest repellent around the home.
- How to Make: Add coffee powder to rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle. Spray it lightly around areas where pests are a problem, like near windows or trash cans (avoid spraying directly on plants).
4. Surface Cleaner
- Why It Works: Alcohol acts as a disinfectant, and coffee grounds provide gentle scrubbing power for cleaning tough stains or grease.
- How to Make: Mix a little coffee powder with rubbing alcohol and apply to surfaces that need extra cleaning power. Be cautious with light-colored surfaces, as coffee can stain.
This coffee-and-alcohol mixture is affordable, versatile, and useful in many ways around the house!
