From the page: Used coffee grounds: far beyond the cup
Idea 8
Scented sachets for drawers
Storing herbs and aromatic grains in little fabric bags is a habit passed down from grandmothers and seamstresses, who kept their linen drawers smelling nice. Dried coffee releases its aroma slowly and, at the same time, the grounds' pores capture the moisture that causes mold and that stale stored-away smell.
What you need
- Very dry coffee grounds
- Scraps of cotton fabric or voile (an old nylon stocking also works)
- Thread and needle, or a small elastic
- Optional: cloves, cinnamon powder, or dried orange peel
How to make it
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Cut two squares of fabric about 10 by 10 centimeters — open-weave fabric lets the aroma escape better, which is exactly the goal.
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Mix the dried grounds with cloves, cinnamon, or dried orange, if you want to create your own less monochrome scent signature.
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Place two spoonfuls of the mixture in the center of the fabric — little filling keeps the sachet flat and allows air to circulate inside.
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Gather the corners and tie with the elastic, or sew the edges with simple stitches; the secret is closing it well so it doesn't spread powder on clothes.
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Leave the sachet in the corner of the drawer, between folded t-shirts, or hanging on hangers by a thread.
Finishing touches
Re-scent the sachet by gently squeezing it now and then, which breaks the granules and releases new aroma. Replace the filling every month or two — and the old one goes straight into plant soil.
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