Introduction: 11 Unusual Uses for Coffee Filters
Coffee filters are better then paper towel, and a lot less expensive, you can buy 1000 at the dollar store for almost nothing! In this ible I will show you 11 unique ways to use coffee filters!
Step 1: Bowl Cover
Cover bowls or dishes with coffee filters when cooking in the microwave, they make excellent covers.
Step 2: Cleaning
Clean windows, mirrors, and chrome.... coffee filters are lint-free so they'll leave windows sparkling!
Step 3: Nail Polish Remover
Use them to remove nail polish when out of cotton balls.
Step 4: Protect China
Protect china by separating your good dishes with a coffee filter between each dish.
Step 5: Filter
Use them to filter things like lemon and lime juice so the juice comes out and the seeds stay behind.
Step 6: Apply Shoe Polish
Apply shoe polish. Ball up a lint-free coffee filter.
Step 7: Prevent Odors
Put baking soda into a coffee filter and place into shoes or a closet to absorb or prevent odors.
Step 8: Make Tea
Use them to make your own tea! Put some herbs into the filter and tie shut with string!
Step 9: Spoon Rest
Use them to place your spoon/ spatula down on the counter while cooking, so you don't make a mess of your counter.
Step 10: Bowl
Can use to hold dry ingredients when baking or when cutting up fruit or veggies.... saves on having extra bowls to wash.
Step 11: Disposable Snack Bowl
Use as a disposable "snack bowl" for popcorn, chips, etc.
Step 12: Coffee Makers
OH YEAH, THEY ARE GREAT TO USE IN YOUR COFFEE MAKERS TOO!
19 Comments
7 years ago on Introduction
Make Coffee!! - Use a nice, fine, Drip Coffee brand. Heat the water to just under boiling. Put the spoon in, so the bag doesn't boil over, then put the bag in. Cover with something so it won't cool too much & leave for 5-10 min. - You can leave it soaking longer if you leave it on one of those tiny 1-cup hot-plates. Squeeze it out & add your sugar & cream (opt). Just like Fresh-Dripped. Yumm! :-9
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Actually I DID mean use it as a single bag-
8 years ago on Introduction
Coffee filters make great snowflakes. A round filter folds and cuts nicely. I you can use regular size filters or filters for a 4 cup coffee maker.
11 years ago on Introduction
I use coffee filters to drain my oil after frying I put a coffee filter in a small strainer and place that into a cup of some sort and let drain gets all theose little things out of the oil.. learned that from my mama....
11 years ago on Step 6
Oh wow! I have those shoes!
11 years ago on Step 11
I've used them to line flower pots when repotting indoor house plants so water flows into the saucer when watering from above but soil won't. They won't last forever, of course, but when they've decomposed enough that soil begins to flow through into the saucer, you'll know it's time to check the roots getting potbound. Your plants will appreciate it.
11 years ago on Step 12
I use them to help with drainage in the bottom of house plants, with or without small rocks or gravel. Works wonderfully
11 years ago on Step 12
HAHA!!
11 years ago on Introduction
I'm surprised this hasn't been pointed out yet, but you misspelled "Snack" on the title of step 11. You may want to check that out. :)
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Thanks
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
I probably should have mentioned this first, but this is also a very nice instructable! I would have never thought of any of this. :)
11 years ago on Step 2
I used them to cover the intakes on laptops in the middle east ... kept 90% of the dust out but let the air through
11 years ago on Introduction
Coffee filters are good to place in the bottom of a planter to cover the holes before adding gravel or potting soil to keep soil from running out.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Thats a great idea!
11 years ago on Introduction
Wear it as a yamaka!
11 years ago on Introduction
Simple, yet brilliant ideas! I'll certainly favourite this one! Thanks :)
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
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Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Thankyou!
11 years ago on Introduction
i use coffee filters to make home made cream cheeses by filtering sour milk, yogurt and alike milk products. The liquid i save in a glass is great to use in breads and cupcakes, it makes them super soft and fluffy.