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To keep your home free of odors and musty smells place an empty can or bag of regular grilling charcoal in the closets, rooms and basements (also fresh uncooked coffee works but charcoal is best) straight out of the bag. The charcoal will last forever if one bakes it then you can reuse it but with it so cheap I discard it and start with fresh each year. I never thought I'd like it in the oven after absorbing odors for a year. The coffee gives a nice smell but it don't last as long as charcoal.
By MaryBelle Wright
Editor's Note: Make sure you use the regular charcoal, not the self-starting kind which contains lighter fluid. Also, put the charcoal in a can or plastic container, leaving the top open.
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RE: Charcoal to Fight Odors
The best product which is an activated charcoal (carbon) odor absorber is called Fridge IT odor absorbers. Been using it for years for fridge and many other smelly places around the house like under my sinks and trash. Works great and easy to buy on line at www.innofresh.com
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Post By (Guest Post)
(09/09/2008)
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Using charcoal is scientifically proven to fight odors. One note one must be aware of is that this only works with activated charcoal.
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Post By japangirl (Guest Post)
(06/04/2007)
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An attractive way to use charcoal as an odor reducer around the house is to put it inside of small baskets. This looks nicer, while also allowing more air to flow around the charcoal, thus increasing its effectiveness.
Editor's Note: Make sure that you don't use self lighting charcoal (that contains lighter fluid) but use the plain kind.
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I had odors from mice in the oven. After I cleaned the oven thoroughly I turned it on to about 400 degrees and got it hot. Then, after turning it off I placed a pan full of charcoal in the oven. After 2 times of doing this the mouse odor was gone.
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Post By marilyn (Guest Post)
(11/19/2006)
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I have used the charcoal and if putting in basement area you can put in old pair of pantie hose and hang up= it will remove odors with time......if the smell is continuous from something then it will not work- you can place a piece in an old sock and place in shoes also--
Editor's Note: Make sure to use the plain charcoal, not the kind with the lighter fluid in it.
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RE: Charcoal to Fight Odors
Charcoal works here. The cheapest charcoal thingies are placed in a recycled coffee can... w/ its top and bottom pierced w/an awl in a pattern then set sideways, so both ends are open to the air, in any smelly area... even closets. Charcoal also helps absorbe moisture in closets so your clothes don't smell mildewy.
Here, to quickly remove strong cooking odors, cinnamon is sprinkled onto whatever is smelly. This works especially well in the oven-microwave or other-to eradicate leftover scents.
Another great trick is to fill a small pot w/water then fill it w/ fruit rinds, powdered spices for baking or Peppermint/any Extract. Set the temp on very low. Remind yourself to refill the pot as the water evaporates
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Post By (Guest Post)
(08/31/2004)
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I TRIED IT AND IT DOES NOT WORK.
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