{"id":23827,"date":"2026-07-05T14:38:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T14:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=23827"},"modified":"2026-07-05T14:38:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T14:38:06","slug":"pouring-ground-coffee-down-the-toilet-this-solves-one-of-the-biggest-bathroom-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=23827","title":{"rendered":"Pouring ground coffee down the toilet: this solves one of the biggest bathroom problems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Is it a good idea to reuse the contents of your filters, capsules, espresso machine, or percolator? Find out in 10 questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coffee grounds keep aphids away: True<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Laurent Bourgeois, a nurseryman, testifies: \u201cWe primarily use it on open-field aromatic plants that are very attractive to these insects, such as wormwood and mugwort, particularly the lemon-scented mugwort   (Artemisia abrotanum)<\/em>  . We spread it on the surface at the base of the plant, at least 20 to 25 cm wide (the diameter of a saucer) and 5 mm thick, to create a repellent mulch. It lasts for several months. Then we renew it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coffee grounds are effective against slugs: True<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because of the rough texture of its powder, which prevents them from sliding, just like wood ash. Think of it for your strawberries (another complementary solution: pine needles!). The trick, however, isn’t foolproof. Grain pomace would also impact the movement of ants and the infestations of carrot flies, mole crickets, and wireworms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coffee grounds are harmless to our pets: False<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For our four-legged friends, caffeine is toxic. The 8 mg\/L value in coffee would be enough to poison a cat or a small dog. Therefore, caution is still required with our companions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coffee grounds are fertilizers: True\/False<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Grape pomace contains nitrogen, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. It is said to “fertilize the soil.” “It’s not enough to fertilize plants on its own, but it does provide interesting trace elements,” Laurent tells us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coffee grounds eliminate bad odors from toilets: True<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s very simple: put five to six tablespoons of ground coffee in a liter of warm water. Mix well, then pour the mixture into the toilet bowl and let it sit for a few minutes. Then rinse!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This method eliminates all unpleasant odors that usually come from the toilet. To maintain the results, simply do this every ten to twelve days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coffee grounds improve the soil: True<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Clarifies earthy mixes. By incorporating pomace into the ready-to-use potting soil in your planters and pots, you’ll prevent a tight crust from forming on the surface, compacted by repeated watering. Thanks to the pomace, rainwater or irrigation water will penetrate deeper, reaching the heart of the soil clumps. Your plants will be better hydrated, more beautiful, and more resistant to drought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Calcareous plants love pomace: False<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Plants in limestone soil thrive on pomace. With a pH close to 6.2, “if you add too much, it acidifies the soil,” explains Christophe Savigny, an artisanal roaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coffee grounds are good for compost: True<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Putting the pomace in the pile is what Jean-Marc Parra, nurseryman at Ah! La Granja del Sabor, does.
Purists will also place eco-friendly brown paper filters there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coffee grounds soften the hands: True<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This natural exfoliant, thanks to its small granules, gently sands the skin to remove embedded dirt, leaves, and other impurities. If you make your own soap, consider adding several tablespoons to your soap and oil mixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pomace prevents the soil from freezing: False<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s a common misconception. Fermentation alone isn’t enough to warm the soil. But good news, Christophe Savigny tells us: \u201cCoffee beans are surrounded by parchment: a kind of plant placenta that, if it remained around the bean during roasting, would give the coffee a harsh, almost undrinkable flavor. Therefore, the parchment is removed with us using a hot air system. We collect it in a separate room. Our friends find that these patches, spread like a carpet on the ground, make a very effective mulch, both for retaining soil moisture and for preventing frost.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moral of the story: to make mulch against the cold, it is much better to use this sachet than coffee grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All coffee grounds are the same: False<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If \u201cthe best coffee is always freshly ground and brewed immediately\u201d (Christophe is certain of this), because \u201cwe can\u2019t stop its degradation, not even in capsules,\u201d then the best pomace brandy is undoubtedly that which comes from quality coffee without additives, like those that produce foam. Ideally organic for the purists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The issue of price and recovery time also comes into play: \u201cAt 35 euro cents (minimum) per 5 grams of coffee in single-serve pods, do the math. That costs you at least 70 euros per kilo of coffee! As for the task of opening the pods with a cutter to recover the grounds, isn’t it easier, when you want to recycle this precious byproduct in the garden, to go back to good old-fashioned coffee machines or paper filters?\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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