WITH bills continuing to skyrocket and the cost of living crisis still taking a toll, saving money in small ways can make a huge difference.
And we all know that filling your cupboards with professional cleaning products can cost a fortune.
So to help, experts have revealed that there is a cheap household item that is perfect for tackling grime, so you can save some well-earned cash.
And you might be surprised to hear that the item in question is coffee, which can be picked up for as little as £1.15 in supermarkets like Tesco.
Not only can the popular drink save you a few pounds, but it can actually be used for a variety of cleaning tasks in your home.
Experts at Housekeep have revealed that used coffee grounds are great for tackling grime, especially burnt bits on the bottom of your pan that you just can’t get rid of.
It can even give your sink a new lease of life and get rid of any horrible, lingering smells.
So before you chuck out your used grounds or the dregs of your brew, cleaning pro Georgina Shepherd recommends using them to their full potential.
Used coffee grounds are surprisingly versatile. Thanks to their coarse texture, used coffee grounds can come in handy for tackling stubborn grime
She said: “Used coffee grounds are surprisingly versatile.
“Thanks to their coarse texture, used coffee grounds can come in handy for tackling stubborn grime.
“They’re great for scrubbing pans, trays with burnt-on bits, or even giving your stainless steel sink a good refresh.
“It’s a great reason to hang on to the grounds from your morning brew instead of tossing them.
“Take your leftover ground coffee and mix it with a few squirts of washing-up liquid to form a paste.
“Then, using a soft sponge, apply it to the surface you’re cleaning.
Scrub in circular motions, and this should help cut through grease and lift off any grime.
“Avoid using coffee to clean porous surfaces, though, as it can stain!”;
As well as tackling grime in the kitchen, it also works well on wooden surfaces.
Georgina adds: “That same coffee paste can work surprisingly well as a natural stain for wooden surfaces or furniture, too.
“If you’ve got a small mark or scuff on a wooden surface, just apply the paste, let it sit for around 10-15 minutes, then wipe it away.”;
Another surprising use of coffee is to soak up any bad smells – especially food and bin odours.
Georgia recommends sprinkling a handful of coffee during the summer to keep your bins fresh.
And it’s good news for anyone with a wooden chopping board.
She explains: “Coffee grounds are actually fantastic deodorisers.
“Try placing a small bowl or an open container of them in your fridge. They soak up bad smells and leave everything smelling much fresher.
“During the summer, when kitchen bins can get a bit whiffy, try sprinkling a handful of coffee grounds into the bottom of a fresh bin bag after changing it.
“They’ll help absorb unpleasant odours between changes.
“Chopping boards, especially wooden ones, can hang on to strong smells and stains from things like garlic and onion.
“To freshen them up, use the same coffee and washing-up liquid paste and scrub gently with a sponge.
“The abrasiveness helps lift off food particles and stains, while the coffee neutralises any odours.”;
