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Today we have a guest post by writer Tanya Nusser. Tanya will be sharing her frugal tips here on Turnip Money every Wednesday.
Coffee filters aren’t just for making coffee. I use them for so many things around my house. Plus, they are super cheap and a pack seems to last forever. I save a lot of money on paper towels by simply substituting a coffee filter for most paper towel jobs. It is amazing the number of tasks these magical circles of paper can do. Below are a few things you can use coffee filters for around the home.
- Instead of using expensive paper towels, use a few coffee filters to clean mirrors and windows for a streak-free finish.
- Don’t bother purchasing furniture polish, just wipe down your furniture with coffee filters and get the same dust free results as you would with costly polishes.
- Cover dishes with coffee filters when you put them in the microwave to avoid splatters.
- Put greasy burgers, tacos or fries in a coffee filter before serving to catch any grease that might drip.
- Coffee filters make the perfect vessel for a serving of popcorn, chips or other snacks.
- When baking, mix dry ingredients such as spices in a coffee filter for easy pouring. No more dirtying bunches of small bowls!
- Clean up spills in a pinch with coffee filters instead of dirtying a dish towel or wasting a paper towel.
Really, the possible uses for coffee filters are endless. Keep them in mind next time you are in a pinch in the kitchen, chances are you will find more uses for them than you would think.
Hi! My name is Jenny. My husband and I started our life together broke. We had no assets, no cash, two kids, and barely earned $16,000 a year. This was in 2003. Over the last seven years we have paid off all our debts, saved money, purchased a home and done all of this using what I call the ‘Turnip Principal.’ My goal is to help you to realize your dreams too!
