Thursday, January 12, 2023
How many coffee filter uses can you come up with that don't include coffee?
We have found 30! Head to the Dollar Store and pick up a stack.
Filtering liquids: Use a coffee filter to strain liquids such as stocks, broths, homemade ghee, homemade juices and cork bits from a bottle of wine.
Cleaning windows: Use a coffee filter to clean windows and mirrors, it will leave them streak-free.
Christmas ornament storage: Wrap your ornaments in a filter to prevent damage.
Polishing silverware: Use a coffee filter to polish silverware, it will remove tarnish without scratching.
Plate storage: Place afilter between dishes to prevent chipping.
Planting seedlings: Use a coffee filter to start seedlings, it is biodegradable and will break down in the soil.
Gardening: Flower pot liner to prevent soil from running out of the hole.
Dusting: Use a coffee filter to dust furniture and other surfaces, it will trap dust and debris.
Pots and pan storage: Place filter in between pots and pans to prevent scratching.
Storing food: Use a coffee filter to store fresh fruits and vegetables, or line a cookie tin or tupperware. it will absorb excess moisture.
Making tea: Use a coffee filter to make loose leaf tea, it will keep the leaves out of your cup.
Straining yogurt: Use a coffee filter to strain homemade yogurt to make Greek yogurt.
Grease a baking dish: Use a fliter to butter/oil a baking dish instead of paper towels.
Absorbing spills: Use a coffee filter to absorb spills and messes, it will soak up liquid quickly. Great for your car cup holder; catch the drips.
Popsicle drip catcher: punch a hole in the filter, pull the stick through, handy yoke to catch the dribbles
Watercolour: Great blotter for dabbing excess paint on the brush or excess paint on the canvas.
Taco Holder: Great way to carry and eat tacos, hot dogs, burgers and pita pockets.
Strainer for homemade jelly: Use a coffee filter to strain homemade jelly or jam to remove seeds and pulp.
Clean eye specs: Use a filter to clean sunglasses, eye glasses; they are lint free.
Cleaning camera lenses: Use a coffee filter to clean camera lenses, it will remove smudges and fingerprints without scratching.
Metal polish: Use a filter to polish silver, faucets and stainless appliances streak free.
Oil absorber: Drain bacon or french fries in a bowl lined with a coffee filter, super absorbent.
Decorating: Use a coffee filter to create delicate decorations or to add texture to art projects.
Wrapping delicate items: Use a coffee filter to wrap delicate items such as glassware and ornaments for storage or travel.
Fresh herb storage: Wrap a lightly damp filter around the stems of herbs to store in the fridge.
Food Scale: Place on scale to measure food items. Easy pick up and clean up.
Microwave Splatters: Throw a filter over the food to prevent splatters inside.
Wrapping sandwiches: Use a coffee filter to wrap sandwiches, it will keep bread from getting soggy.
Snowflakes: Kiddie art. Fold multiple times and cut out to create snowflakes. They can paint or colour the filter first. "Tie Dye" with food colour.
Makeshift snack holder: Biodegradable snack bowl for chips, popcorn or cheerios! Save the dishes.
