7 Fascinating Uses Of Charcoal

You probably thought that you can only use charcoal to start a fire, barbecue and heat your house, but the uses of charcoal extend much further than that.

In this article, we list the most useful uses of charcoal for the home.

These coals will become your favorite friend in the house!

Surprising uses of charcoal in and around the house

Everyone should have charcoal in their home. It works as an air purifier, is useful in the garden and the kids can use it for drawing.

Following are the most interesting usage features.

1. Removing Mold

If you have a moisture problem in your home, charcoal can probably solve your problem.

If there are few ventilation holes in the walls, ceiling or floor, your house cannot ventilate sufficiently and mold develops. Bathrooms, laundry rooms and basements are often the most susceptible to this problem, which often results in an unpleasant odor in these rooms.

But charcoal can completely solve your moisture problem.

First clean the areas with bleach, baking soda or vinegar and then let the charcoal do its work.

The method is very simple: place a container with a few pieces of charcoal in the appropriate space. For example, under the bed, in the wardrobe or the laundry room.

The charcoal will absorb the moisture, making the lump of charcoal smaller. Replace the chunks as they get smaller.

2. Tool in the garden and in the yard

Do you have a nice piece of land but do you have a lot of work on it and do you get few results with it? Then use the help of charcoal.

Does your compost pile smell like ammonia? Then he urgently needs charcoal. Simply mix some coal into the organic waste.

You can also grind the charcoal and sprinkle it over the grass, flowers and trees. This way the plants will stay moist and the weeds will disappear.

Charcoal also comes in handy to keep plants and flowers fresh in the house for longer. All you have to do is place a small piece of charcoal at the bottom of the pot or vase. Then add the soil or water and finally the plants or flowers.

This trick is especially recommended for orchids (very sensitive and delicate plants) because they take advantage of the alkalinity of charcoal.

3. Purify water

Charcoal removes impurities from water (industrial waste, chemicals, pesticides, etc). In houses where the quality of the water is less good, charcoal can be very useful.

This can also come in handy when you go camping, for example to purify river water. However, remember that it does not eliminate the bacteria, viruses and minerals. 

4. Maintain furniture and tools

Stubborn stains can sometimes appear on dark furniture or floors.

You do not have to immediately seek the help of an expert for the solution. Simply rub the surface with charcoal to hide the problem. 

Charcoal can also come in handy for your tools, to prevent rust or dullness, among other things .

Rub the charcoal over the tools or place a lump of charcoal in your equipment box.

5. Remove bad odors

Does your refrigerator or trash can give off a foul odor? Put charcoal in here to solve the problem.

Just as it absorbs moisture, charcoal can also absorb strong odors.

Place a piece of charcoal in a small bowl or in a breathable bag and place it in the less odorous areas.

You no longer have to worry about bad odors!

6. Teeth Whitening

Have you always wanted those pearly whites you see in toothpaste commercials? Then get started with charcoal, one of the most efficient bleaching agents. 

It may sound strange, but after you try this recipe you will be completely convinced and you can shine with a beautiful white smile.

• Grind a chunk of charcoal in a bowl and wet your toothbrush.
• Dip your toothbrush into the bowl of finely ground charcoal and brush your teeth with it.
• Rinse well with warm water and repeat this procedure every day or several times a week.

You can also use activated charcoal from the pharmacy for this. Break the tablets and sprinkle the powder over your toothbrush.

7. Drawing with your family

Charcoal is great for making drawings on cardboard or paper. Discover the artistic side of your child and let him or her get started with charcoal.

That said, be sure to keep them off the walls or furniture when experimenting with charcoal. Stains are not easy to remove!

For example, instead of spending the holidays indoors in front of the computer, your kids can make a charcoal drawing on the sidewalk like we did when we were young.

Some other useful uses of charcoal are:

• Antidote to toxins
• Relief for abdominal bloating or flatulence
• Digestive Detoxification
• Ointment against bites and stings

Try these remedies quickly!