Activated carbon is a well-known medical drug that is used to remove toxins and toxins from the body. But this is not all the useful properties of this tool, for example, with its help it is also possible to effectively solve some domestic problems.
Eliminating unpleasant odors in the house and purifying the air
Regular activated carbon in granules or tablets, which can be purchased at any pharmacy, can absorb the unpleasant odor of mold and musty. For these purposes, simply lay out activated carbon in rooms such as a bathroom, toilet, pantry, etc. You can use it to eliminate unpleasant odors in the refrigerator.
If you began to notice that the air in your house is dry and as if stale, then activated carbon will come to your aid. Grind charcoal tablets and place them in small cloth bags or wrap in gauze. Place these bags in hole boxes and place in all rooms.
Once the adsorption period of activated carbon is over, replace the old substance with a new one. If this is not possible, try the following method, which will help restore the adsorbing effect of already used coal: shake the contents of the bags on a baking sheet and place it in the oven for about 3-4 hours. The temperature regime should not exceed 250 ° C.
Aromatic activated carbon mixture
An aromatic mixture prepared from activated carbon not only cleans the air efficiently, but also emits aromatic smoke during combustion, which eliminates unpleasant odors. To prepare such a mixture, take 300 gr. crushed activated carbon and mix it with calcium nitrate (solution of 7-8%). Thoroughly mix the mixture so that it eventually acquires the consistency of a cool kneading dough. Add a few grams of mint, vanillin, cinnamon, needles, cloves or a couple of drops of lavender oil to the resulting composition. Leave the mixture to dry completely, and then mold small cones or pyramids from it. In the process of burning your inventions will exude a nice thin smoke.
