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Bamboo charcoal is useful for absorbing formaldehyde, ammonia, benzene

in the air after a paint job. Also good to absorb strong smell from

adhesive, or when antifreeze is kept indoors. It also reduces smog as it absorbs carbonic oxide, ammonia, formaldehyde, benzopyrene, nicotine, tar etc.

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For Electromagnetic (EM) Wave Protection

Place some bamboo charcoal near electrical appliances like personal computer and television set to dissipate the EM waves.

For Odour & Humidity Protection

Place bamboo charcoal packs in car, shoe rack, wash room, and kitchen. The packs will help remove odour, absorb moisture, and prevent shoes and clothing from mildew formation. The packs can also absorb harmful gases and unpleasant smell released from paint in newly renovated apartments. As a rough guide, you'll need 6 kg of charcoal for a room area of around 100 sq ft.

For Bedding

Bamboo charcoal support pillow and mattress protector promote a deeper sleep. Negative ions and far infrared rays emitted will stimulate blood circulation, reduce fatigue, and improve metabolism. Such products have positive effects on sour shoulders, neck strain, insomnia, and respiratory health.

For Feng Shui

The

Chinese regards bamboo for Feng Shui as one of the Four Gentlemen of

the Garden, (Chrysanthemums, Plum blossom, and Orchids make the other

three. 'Disciplined and upright', it is also one of the friends of old

age. As bamboo charcoal, it generates a strong soil chi and mirrors the

five-element cycle of wood, fire, soil.

> Read more on bamboo charcoal & Feng Shui

For Skin Care

Bamboo

charcoal and vinegar make excellent ingredients for skin care products

as the former has excellent cleansing quality whilst the latter is an

excellent skin nourisher. At the same time, such products can preserve

your skin by preventing oxidization.

For Bath & Shower

Taking a bamboo charcoal spa bath will give the bather a revitalizing hot-spring experience. For shower, you can use a bar of bamboo charcoal or vinegar soap. A few drops of bamboo vinegar in the water are beneficial too.

For Refrigerator

Absorbs unpleasant smell, and helps to maintain the freshness of food by absorbing ethylene gas produced by vegetables and fruits.

For Water Purification & Cooking Rice

If you put 50 to 60 grams of bamboo charcoal in one litre of water, you will increase the mineral content and soften the water, making it excellent for drinking.

Wash bamboo charcoal thoroughly with a brush or sponge. Never use detergent! Put bamboo charcoal into water and boil over low heat for about 5 minutes.Remove bamboo charcoal and allow it to dry.Put 50g bamboo charcoal into one litre of water. Leave it for a few hours. The result is something close to mineral water. The bamboo charcoal can be used for approximately one month.

When cooking with rice, bamboo charcoal will emit infrared and release minerals which will provide extra sustenance and additional flavour.

Bamboo Vinegar

A by-product of charcoal production, bamboo vinegar is made by cooling moist smoke from the kiln. It is used for many purposes, from anti-bacterial agents and agricultural insecticides to deodorants, bath additives, and products to enhance health and beauty. It has a strong and signature burnt smell.

> Read more on wood & bamboo vinegar

For Fish Tanks

Place some bamboo charcoal pieces in the tanks to keep the water clean and healthy for the fishes.

For Gardening

Put bamboo charcoal pieces in flower pots or planters. Bamboo charcoal will mineralise and neutralise the oxidized soil. Your plants will grow better with better aeration and humidity condition.

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