11 Unusual Uses for Coffee Filters

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11 Unusual Uses for Coffee Filters

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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!

Bowl Cover

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Cover bowls or dishes with coffee filters when cooking in the microwave, they make excellent covers.

Cleaning

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Clean windows, mirrors, and chrome.... coffee filters are lint-free so they'll leave windows sparkling!

Nail Polish Remover

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Use them to remove nail polish when out of cotton balls.

Protect China

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Protect china by separating your good dishes with a coffee filter between each dish.

Filter

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Use them to filter things like lemon and lime juice so the juice comes out and the seeds stay behind.

Apply Shoe Polish

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Apply shoe polish. Ball up a lint-free coffee filter.

Prevent Odors

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Put baking soda into a coffee filter and place into shoes or a closet to absorb or prevent odors.

Make Tea

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Use them to make your own tea! Put some herbs into the filter and tie shut with string!

Spoon Rest

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Use them to place your spoon/ spatula down on the counter while cooking, so you don't make a mess of your counter.

Bowl

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Can use to hold dry ingredients when baking or when cutting up fruit or veggies.... saves on having extra bowls to wash.

Disposable Snack Bowl

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Use as a disposable "snack bowl" for popcorn, chips, etc.

Coffee Makers

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OH YEAH, THEY ARE GREAT TO USE IN YOUR COFFEE MAKERS TOO!