10 Things You Didn't Know Coffee Grounds Can Do

1. Deodorizer - Dry out your coffee grounds on a cookie sheet and put them in a bowl in your refrigerator or freezer. Rub them on your hands to get rid of food prep smells.
2. Insect Repellant - Sprinkle old grounds around places you don't want ants, or on the anthills. Used grounds are also said to repel snails and bugs.
   
3. Plant Food - Plants such as rosebushes, azaleas, rhododendrons, evergreen, and camellias that prefer acidic soils will appreciate the leftovers from your morning cup. Coffee grounds can also add nutrients to your compost bin.
4. Dye - By steeping grounds in hot water, you an make brown dye for fabric, paper and even Easter Eggs.
5. Furniture Scratch Coverup - Steep grounds in water and apply a bit of the liquid to furniture with a cotton swab.
6. Cleaning Product - Since grounds are slightly abrasive, they can be used as a scouring agent for greasy and grimy stain-resistant objects. Note: using this on porous materials may result in discoloration (see item #3 and #4).
7. Cat Repellant - To keeps cats from using your yard as a giant litter box, sprinkle grounds mixed with orange peels around your plants.
8. Flea Dip - Follow your pet's shampoo with a coffee ground rubdown, working the grounds down to the skin. Not only will fleas leave, but their hair will feel softer.
9. Dust Inhibitor - Before you clean out your fireplace, toss wet coffee grounds over the ashes to keep the ash dust under control.
10. Use coffee grounds as a cellulite reducer. Mix 1/4 cup warm coffee grounds and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Lay out newspaper or a dropcloth to avoid staining your carpet or floor. Apply the mixture to "problem areas", then wrap with plastic wrap for several minutes. Unwind the wrap, brush loose grounds off your skin and wash off the rest in the shower. For best results, it is recommended to repeat this procedure twice per week.