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Things to do with coffee filters
by Jen (March 29, 2007)
TipNut posted about lining planters with coffee filters before you put the dirt in (keeps the water from draining out) and it got me thinking about other things I’ve used coffee filters for since I got a coffee maker with a permanent filter. Keep in mind you can get coffee filters dirt cheap at places like Smart N Final or Cosco, or when you look for sales.
* I put them over food when I’m heating stuff in the microwave. For me it comes out to be cheaper than napkins or paper towels, but do your own math - it all depends what’s available in your area.
* Line plastic cosmetic bags with them. Every once in a while, you can remove all the cosmetics, wad up the filter with all the dirt and debris in it, use the flip side of it to wipe out the plastic bag, and throw it away. Keeps your cosmetic bags from getting disgustingly grungy and needing to be replaced. You can also use paper towels or napkins for this, but I find the stiffness of the filters keeps them out of my way more.
* Flatten them and line stuff like candy dishes with them. This can actually look very cute - sort of like a simple doily.
* Put them between plates and cookware - anything you want to stack without scratching.
* They make excellent makeshift snack bowls for popcorn, nuts, etc. Get a tray with a rim and cram as many filters on together as will go, then put the snacks in them - very fun for get-togethers.
* Great for cleaning glass (keep them in the car for the windows).
Great idea. I have some heirloom china plates on display in stacks, and that would save them from unnecessary damage.