6 Useful Tips Using Coffee Filters

 

In 1908, the first paper coffee filter was created in Germany.  The concept was simply to extract the bitter taste of the coffee caused by boiling loose grounds.

 

Today, the paper filters are very common and over the years, have found to be useful in a variety of other methods:  Useful Tips for Coffee Filters

 

1.     Use a coffee filter to pour wine into a carafe after the cork has broken to pieces.

2.     When re-potting a plant, place the filter at the bottom of the container over the drainage hole to eliminate soil from draining out.

3.     A coffee filter is the perfect size to carry a taco or a pita sandwich on the go!

4.     Use coffee filters as disposable containers for kid’s snacks.

5.     When taking close-up photographs, use a coffee filter to soften the bright flash and to help prevent a bad glare.

6.     Place a coffee filter over leftovers while heating in the microwave to prevent that splatter mess.

 

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16 Comments on 6 Useful Tips Using Coffee Filters

JAN
09
2011
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I dump the grinds and filter in my compost bin. (I don't drink coffee but used to steal it for my gardening efforts)
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Hey Don...

My friend made a holiday wreath for me made out of coffee filters. It's awesome!
8:47pm • #2
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These are great ideas...i saw an idea on a site as to how to make some really kewl flowers out of coffee filters! 
8:51pm • #3
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Don...Makes a great target for archery / rifle practice !!!  Or a hat !!!
9:07pm • #4
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Billie, I would have never thought of you as a coffee thief...

Richard, A Filter Wreath? I think a picture would be in order.

Deb, Filter Flowers... That sounds like a '70's thing.

Robert, YES! They would make great targets... Cheap too! Great idea!

 
9:17pm • #5
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Ok I would never think about these uses for coffee filters.  Mine work great for coffee too.
10:19pm • #6
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These are great ideas.. I don't think I have ever heard of any of them... I especially like number 2.. I'll be doing that for sure!!
11:04pm • #7
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I'll be using #3 and #6. Great ideas, Don! Does this mean you are a coffee-holic?
11:29pm • #8
JAN
10
2011
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Don - These are all great and useful ideas/tips!  I can use all of them except the 'kid snacks'...don't have kids.  Thanks for sharing.
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Stan, you crack me up! Thanks for reading!

Sheila, that's a good one! I've had soil issues in times past.

Nina, Yes, I thought these were great ideas too! Thanks for stopping by.

Denise, I was thinking of snacks in the office, then I can just throw the filter away at my desk... :)
10:19pm • #10
JAN
11
2011
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I have to say I love the idea of using the coffee filters as a diffuser. Since I've never owned a coffee filter in my life, I just never thought about using it for that. I guess I may actually have to buy some now. 

12:39am • #11
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Don, These are some great ideas. I know I'll be using some of them. Thanks for sharing them.
1:36am • #12
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Don - these sure are great ideas!  I've actually done 1, 4 and 6 and never thought of #2!  Who knew.  Thanks for the tips
2:20am • #13
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Todd, this will be good for you!  Maybe you could even try some coffee!

Gary, thanks for stopping by!

Karen, wow, you are ahead of the curve! Happy filtering!
10:46am • #14
JAN
14
2011

Its funny that some of the simplest things, technologically, are some of the handiest.  Behold... the simple coffee filter. I'm going to use no. 2! These are great tips, thanks.
1:36pm • #15
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Chris & Karen, I know.. I think it's me.. It's just the simple things that amaze me...  Thanks for reading!
11:36pm • #16


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