When we think of coffee filters, the only thing that likely comes to mind is using it to filter your coffee. But you’re wrong if you’re one of those people who think that’s true. It’s totally not.
Coffee filters can actually change your life. You can use them for all sorts of things around your home. The things you can do with coffee filters will astonish you.
You can use them to help pot plants, clean windows, and even have them aid in potty training. The possibilities with coffee filters are endless. And the best part is that they are super cheap.
Here Are 40 Amazing Things Coffee Filters Can Do In Your Home:
1) Prevent Microwave Splatter
Avoid messy food splatters by covering a bowl you’re heating up in the microwave with a coffee filter. Then just throw the filter away if it can’t be reused again. You’ll never have to scrape crap out of your microwave again.
You can even use a coffee filter to grease baking pans so you don’t get the grease on your hands. Remember to use unbleached filters for this hack and any coffee-filter hacks that involve food. Works like a charm.
Double up your couple coffee filters. Use as a spoon rest while you’re cooking. This helps keep your countertops cleaner and makes after-dinner cleanup a breeze.
Some creative individuals use coffee filters to soak up grease from fried foods. They reportedly work to soak up the grease just like a paper towel would. So, you can stop wasting your expensive paper towels.
Use a coffee filter to clean any windows that need some TLC. Just spray some vinegar and water onto the window and wipe it off. Your windows will be shiny and lint-free.
Much like using a coffee filter to clean your windows, you can also use one to clean your cell phone or other device screens. It doesn’t leave scratches. It also perfectly cleans off smudges without leaving any lint behind.
Coffee filters are perfect to use as a snack bowl. Use a filter to hold popcorn, chips, or any delicious treat. You can even reuse the filter by shaking out the popcorn or chip crumbs and storing it for another use.
Hand your children one coffee filter each when they’re eating a messy treat, like ice cream or popsicles. They can just hold the filter under the treat. It will catch any messy drips.
Moving supplies, such as packing materials, can get really expensive. Instead, use coffee filters to separate pots, pans, and plates the next time you move. This is a less-expensive way to protect dishes from scratches while you move.
This hack is genius! Add some baking soda to a coffee filter, tie it securely shuts, and put it in your gym bag or shoes. This helps eliminate nasty odors.
How in the world can you use coffee filters to help with potty training cleanup? Easy! Just put one filter in the bottom of the potty-training toilet. Then after your child takes a #2 potty break, remove it, wrap it up in a sealed bag, and throw it away. This makes cleanup easier.
This handy hack helps keep flower pots tidier. Just place a coffee filter in the bottom of the planter, and then add in the potting soil. The filter will keep the soil from leaking out of the bottom of the planter.
Out of cleaner or wipes for your glasses? Then use a coffee filter instead to wipe them off. The filter won’t scratch your glasses but will clean off any smudges or other residues, leaving them totally clear.
Because coffee filters are incredibly durable, you can use them to scrub skillets, roasting pans, or just about any pan or dish. They won’t leave any scratches on your pans. Then after you use them, just throw them in the trash.
15) Strain Wine to Separate Cork From Wine
Use a coffee filter to separate wine from cork bits. If you’ve broken a wine cork inside a bottle, you can place a coffee filter over the bottle and strain the wine out into a new container. Now you don’t have to drink cork with your wine.
Do you suffer from oily skin? You can use a coffee filter as an oil blotter sheet for your face. Now you don’t have to buy the expensive ones from the store.
Need to take that sandwich to go? You can place it in a coffee filter to prevent yourself or your kids from making a mess. Coffee filters also work well for serving pita sandwiches.
Use a coffee filter to strain tea. You can cut a piece of a coffee filter and pour in dried tea leaves. Then tie it with a string or staple it to make a homemade tea bag.
Place a coffee filter over a deep cup or jar and pour 8 ounces of yogurt onto your filter. Let it drain for one hour. Mix your drained yogurt with 1 small minced garlic clove and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste and eat with crackers.
If you’re working on something that has small parts like screws, you have to take extra care not to lose them. It’s all too easy with things that size. Keep them in a coffee filter, so they don’t get lost.
Want to DIY your own flower wreath? If you need flowers for any craft project, consider making them with coffee filters. You’ll find the tutorial
here.
22) Protect Cast Iron Pans
Cast iron pans can be expensive or meaningful to us when its passed down. Protect them with coffee filters. Place them in between your frying pans to absorb excess moisture and prevent rust after cleaning.
Want to make some festive winter decor? Coffee filters work great for making snowflakes. You’ll find a tutorial
here.
Don’t feel like running to the store for packaging material? Accordion fold a few coffee filters and cut them into strips. Use it as packing material.
25) Thanksgiving Turkey Craft
Coffee filters can make some great turkeys. Just color on them, make a body, and some legs. Get the details
here.
Want to separate your foods in one bowl? Plop two coffee filters in a bowl side by side. Place just one snack in each side.
27) Cupcake or Muffin Liners
Out of cupcake liners? Use coffee filters in a pinch. You can cut them down if you don’t want all that extra frill.
Don’t let your oil bottle get slippery and gross. Use a rubber band aroud the top of your oil bottles. It will prevent your oil bottles from getting greasy and nasty.
Fill a mason jar with one cup of vinegar and about 1o drops of essential oil. Take one out and wring it when it’s time to do laundry. Toss it in the dryer with your clothes to make your clothing static-free and soft.
30) Diffuse Your Camera Flash
Is your camera’s flash too bright? Place a coffee filter over the camera’s flash. It was soften the brightness in the photo.
You can soothe puffy and itchy eyes with coffee filters. Soak them in a brewed tea like chamomile or water and chill in the refridgerator. Fold them up and use as a soothing cold compress over your eyes.
Out of cotton balls? Use coffee filters. Their great for absorbing nail polish remover and taking off nail polish.
Need to dust? Coffee filters also make really great dusting cloths. They dust will be easily attracted to the fibers in the filter.
Some recipes call for you to remove or fish out ingredients before serving. But that’s annoying. Place ingredients in a coffee filter instead and use a piece of twine to tie it off and dip it in the soup. Just pull it out when you’re done.
Keep your celery crisp longer with coffee filters. Wrap you stalks in a filter and pop them in a plastic storage bag. Then place in your fridge. The filters will suck up excess moisture and keep your celery fresher for longer.
Dampen your coffee filter with water and place seeds on top. Fold the filter over and place in a plastic zip bag. Put the bag somewhere warm until the seeds sprout and are ready to plant.
37) Keep Your Coffee Holders Clean
Your car’s coffee holders can get pretty dirty. Place coffee filters in them to keep them clean. Throw out when it starts to get dirty.
38) Clean And Polish Stainless Steel
Want your stainless steel and faucets to have the perfect shine? Shine them up with coffee filters. They won’t leave any lint behind.
Tired of seeing those annoying water spots on your glassware? Wipe your glassware down with coffee filters. They’ll leave a streak-free shine.
40) Line a Colander or Sieve
There is a fix if the holes in your collander are too bit. Line it with a coffee filter before you strain. The little bits won’t fall through the big holes this way.
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