If you’re anything like us, coffee is an essential part of your daily routine.

But did you know that there are dozens of other ways to use coffee beyond drinking it? From beauty treatments to home decor, here are 30 surprising uses for coffee that you never knew.

1. Exfoliate Your Skin

Coffee grounds are an excellent exfoliant, gently sloughing away dead skin cells and leftover product buildup. Mix used coffee grounds with a bit of coconut oil or honey, and apply to your skin in circular motions for a few minutes before rinsing off.

2. Create a Natural Dye

The tannins in coffee can act as a natural dye for fabric. Brew some extra-strong coffee or use leftover grounds to make a dye bath and soak your fabric for a few hours to achieve a subtle beige or brown hue.

3. Keep Pests Away

Coffee grounds can act as a natural deterrent for pests like ants, slugs, and snails. Scatter them around your garden or sprinkle them along the edges of your home to create a barrier that pests won’t cross.

4. Remove Odors from Your Hands

If you’ve been cooking with strong-smelling ingredients like garlic or onions, rub some used coffee grounds onto your hands before washing them to remove the odor.

5. Clean Your Fireplace

Sprinkle damp coffee grounds onto the ashes in your fireplace to keep them from flying up and creating a mess when you clean them out.

6. Make an All-Natural Air Freshener

Roast some coffee beans and grind them up to use as an all-natural air freshener. Place them in a bowl or sachet to add a subtle coffee aroma to any room in your home.

7. Repair Scratched Furniture

Dab a bit of brewed coffee onto surface scratches in dark wood furniture to help cover them up. The coffee will mimic the color of the wood and help hide the scratches.

8. Fertilize Your Garden

Coffee grounds are rich in nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus, making them an excellent fertilizer for your garden. Mix them into the soil or sprinkle them on top for a natural boost of nutrients.

9. Get Rid of Fleas

Mix finely ground coffee with a bit of water and rub it onto your pet’s fur to help repel fleas. The caffeine in the coffee can also help soothe itchy skin.

10. Create a Coffee-Stained Wood Finish

If you’re looking for an easy and inexpensive way to create a coffee-stained finish on wood furniture or accents, mix brewed coffee with steel wool and vinegar to create a wood stain that will give your furniture a rustic, weathered look.

11. Remove Grease and Grime

Coffee grounds are abrasive enough to scrub away stubborn grease and grime on dishes and cooking surfaces. Sprinkle some grounds onto a damp cloth and scrub away for a natural cleaning solution.

12. Make a Coffee-Scented Candle

Mix used coffee grounds with melted wax and pour into a container with a wick to create a coffee-scented candle. You can even leave in a few coffee beans to add a decorative touch.

13. Keep Your Car Smelling Fresh

Place a bowl of freshly ground coffee beans in your car to help absorb unwanted odors and keep the interior smelling fresh.

14. Relieve Tired Eyes

Place warm, moist coffee grounds into a washcloth and hold over your eyes for a few minutes to help soothe and ease eye strain.

15. Dye Your Hair

The natural dyes in coffee can help darken hair color. Brew a strong pot of coffee, let it cool, and apply to clean, damp hair. Let sit for about 20 minutes before rinsing out. Repeat as needed to achieve the desired shade.

16. Keep Your Fridge Fresh

Place a bowl of coffee grounds in your fridge to neutralize unwanted odors and keep your food smelling fresh.

17. Keep Your Cats Away from Your Garden

Cats are often repelled by the smell of coffee, so sprinkle used coffee grounds around your garden to help keep them away from your plants.

18. Create a Coffee-Scented Body Scrub

Combine used coffee grounds, coconut oil, and a bit of sugar to create an exfoliating body scrub with a rich, indulgent coffee aroma.

19. Remove Wine Stains

If you spill red wine on a carpet or fabric, blot with a cloth soaked in brewed coffee to help lift and remove the stain.

20. Add Shine to Your Hair

To add shine to your hair, mix a bit of cooled coffee into your conditioner and apply to hair for a few minutes before rinsing. The caffeine in the coffee can also help stimulate hair growth.

21. Make a Coffee-Scented Soap

Melt a block of glycerin soap, mix in some coffee grounds, and pour into a soap mold to create a coffee-scented soap with gentle exfoliating properties.

22. Keep Your Cut Flowers Fresh

Add a bit of brewed coffee to the water in your vase when displaying cut flowers to help keep them fresh for longer.

23. Remove Garlic Smell from Your Breath

Brew some strong coffee and use it as a mouthwash to help remove the smell of garlic from your breath.

24. Create a Coffee Art Masterpiece

Mix brewed coffee with a bit of food coloring and use it as a paint to create a unique piece of coffee art on paper or canvas.

25. Remove Burned Food from Pots and Pans

Fill a burned pot or pan with a bit of water and a handful of coffee grounds, then simmer over low heat to help lift and remove stubborn burned-on food.

26. Keep Your Books Fresh

Place a few coffee beans in a small muslin bag and tuck it onto your bookshelf to help absorb moisture and keep your books smelling fresh.

27. Get Rid of Cellulite

Mix used coffee grounds with coconut oil and massage onto your skin for a few minutes to help stimulate circulation and reduce the appearance of cellulite.

28. Create a Coffee-Stained Paper Finish

Use a mixture of brewed coffee and water to create a natural coffee-stained finish on paper to create a vintage look for cards, invitations, or other craft projects.

29. Keep Your Mouth Healthy

The antibacterial properties of coffee can help keep your mouth healthy. Swish cooled coffee in your mouth for a few minutes to help kill bacteria and freshen breath.

30. Deodorize Your Carpet

Sprinkle used coffee grounds onto your carpet and let sit for a few hours before vacuuming up to help neutralize unwanted odors and create a subtle coffee aroma.