Last Updated on October 28, 2019
Charcoal is becoming very trendy, especially due to its use of beauty products. But it has been used in water filters for a long time, and it could also be used as an air purifier and smelly house remedy. Nowadays, bamboo charcoal bags are pretty common.
These are linen bags filled with high-density bamboo charcoal. Here’s how it works: the porous characteristic of the charcoal removes bacteria, pollutants, and allergens while absorbing moisture and preventing mold.
And you can just place the bag outside under direct sunlight to make the bamboo charcoal renovate itself.
#6 – Dryer sheets
Dryer sheets could be made recurring to only natural ingredients, and are very powerful at eliminating trash bin odors. All you need to do is place one or two in the trash bin and wait.
They’ll soak up the smell just like they soak your clothes’ static. Plus, their fresh scents will make your trash bin smell like… well, not a trash bin.
#7 – Coffee grounds
Did you know that you can get rid of that strong-smelling mixture that persists inside your fridge by simply placing a jar filled with leftover coffee grounds on the back of it? Give it a try!
#8 – Plants
Trees and plants work as an air purifier for the entire planet, so why not use them in your house for the same purpose? Besides, they work really well as decorative ornaments.
Here’s a list of plants that are known to be more efficient in eliminating air pollutants like benzene and formaldehyde: golden pothos, peace lily, boston fern, snake plant, english ivy, lady palm , dracaena, bamboo palm, dragon tree, and spider plant.
#9 – Salt Lamps
Salt lamps are made by placing a light bulb inside a large chunk of rose Himalayan salt and have become widely popular. They’re aesthetically pleasing and are a great way to create a relaxing environment.
There are some claims that the heat produced by the lamp makes the crystallized salt slowly evaporate and release negative ions, working as an “air clearer” and improving indoor air quality. This meets the assumptions of Halotherapy: the use of salt vapor to treat respiratory ailments and skin irritation.
Please note that more research is need regarding salt lamp’s health benefits. Though Halotherapy is a valid form of alternative medicine, it’s still unclear whether salt lamps produce meaningful amounts of ions.
#10 – Open your windows
Open your windows for a few hours during the day and let the air circulate. Even if its wintertime and is cold outside. That’s how you make your house smell good naturally and overall improve indoor air quality.
Don’t forget that even in urban areas, the outside air is less polluted than the inside’s: according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air quality is considered one of the environmental health top concerns.
