With humidity and heat on the rise, you might be looking for products to keep you and your home drier, safer, cleaner and fresher. Did you know that charcoal can be used to perform all these tasks without having to use any harsh chemicals? Here are 5 ways you can use charcoal this summer –
Teeth Whitener – Charcoal can be used effectively to whiten teeth. It doesn’t stain your teeth at all. Try Occulter Binchotan Toothbrush or brush your teeth with activated charcoal powder.
Charcoal powder can also be used as an ingredient in baking (click here to read). Have you tried charcoal before? What have you used it for? What do you think of it? Would love to read your comments.
Deodorizer / Toxin absorber – Charcoal can be used as an effective natural deodorizer or odor neutralizer. It can also absorb toxins in the air such as formaldehyde, benzene etc. (source). Use it in your closets, drawers, pantry, shoes, shoe boxes, fridge, bathrooms, kitchen, suitcases or anywhere to reduce odor and absorb harmful indoor toxins lurking in the air.
Dehumidifier – Use charcoal in wet areas such as bathrooms, terrariums and kitchens to soak up extra moisture and prevents molds. You can find Moso Natural Air Purifying Bags at The container Store. Made from 100% bamboo charcoal, they are completely safe, non-toxic, long lasting, affordable, fragrance-free and eco-friendly.
Dehumidifier – Use charcoal in wet areas such as bathrooms, terrariums and kitchens to soak up extra moisture and prevents molds. You can find Moso Natural Air Purifying Bags at The container Store. Made from 100% bamboo charcoal, they are completely safe, non-toxic, long lasting, affordable, fragrance-free and eco-friendly.
Moso Natural Air Purifying Bag, Sort of Coal Cube, Bamboo Charcoal Tall Boot Shapers, Borim Decorative Bamboo charcoal.
Water Purifier – Charcoal can be used to purify water. Use it in water pitchers or in plant vases for fresher and cleaner water. These Sort of Coal sticks are travel friendly and can be used to purify water anywhere anytime.
Skin Detoxifier – Charcoal can be used as an effective purifying ingredient in face masks to detoxify and balance out your skin. Try Ci Labo charcoal cleansing gel, Lush coal face, Boscia revitalizing black hydration gel, Dr. Sponge charcoal facial sponge or Sort of Coal kuro soap. You can also buy charcoal powder at Whole Foods and add a little water to turn it into an amazing face mask (safer because you know what goes into it!).
Teeth Whitener – Charcoal can be used effectively to whiten teeth. It doesn’t stain your teeth at all. Try Occulter Binchotan Toothbrush or brush your teeth with activated charcoal powder.
Charcoal powder can also be used as an ingredient in baking (click here to read). Have you tried charcoal before? What have you used it for? What do you think of it? Would love to read your comments.
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