In quantity, they can choke off a drainpipe and cause a backup in your sink, Abrams says.
This happens because coffee grounds tend to get clumpy and, therefore, create blockages.
Instead, they mix with residual debris already in the pipes and begin to form a thick sludge.
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The problem arises when you make it a habit.
There is a common myth that coffee grounds and eggshells will sharpen a garbage disposals blades, he says.
Going this route will not only help to feed your compost, it also takes care of ground disposal.
If you spot signs ofantsor slugs in your yard, scatter grounds around to deter them.
To keep mosquitoes from biting, add a small lit candle to a glass jar filled with dried grounds.
