Scatter Charcoal Around Your House?
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
Eugene, Oregon
April 13, 2023 12:35pm CST
That's what the ad says, but not just any charcoal. Activated Bamboo Charcoal is the thing. If you do this, the ad says, this charcoal will attract any dust there is and it will absorb any "mold spores" that happen to be lying around too.
(Maybe we track those in on our shoes? Ick!)
Now, I'm sure that if I read that whole ad, they would offer to send me some of this magic charcoal for a price I couldn't resist, but I resisted reading any more of the ad instead.
Note:
This is an interesting response about the uses of activated charcoal that you may want to read. It's by @OneCandle.
activated charcoal and regular charcoal are different because their processing is not the same. regular charcoal is made by burn wood or other organic thing...
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@OneCandle (87)
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13 Apr 23
you can use food grade activated bamboo charcoal for food coloring , face mask and whitening toothpaste too
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Apr 23
No kidding? This is the first time I've heard of that charcoal at all.
@OneCandle (87)
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13 Apr 23
@JamesHxstatic Yes it is In Asian countries there are many products that use activated charcoal from food, coffee, facial masks, toothpaste, activated charcoal has many benefits,it is good for you kidney and intestines it is very useful for treating poisoning, good for skin and for whitening teeth, Colgate has a charcoal variant too
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@snowy22315 (181986)
• United States
14 Apr 23
Charcoal isn't cheap. I think I will take my chances with the mold spores..
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@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
13 Apr 23
I think dusters and microfiber clothes would have more of a chance of absorbing dust
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@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
13 Apr 23
@JamesHxstatic They will try to sell anything to us.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Apr 23
@RebeccasFarm Oh yes, they surely will.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Apr 23
Somehow, I think you're right.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50604)
• United States
14 Apr 23
If only it were true. A dust magnet would be awesome.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50604)
• United States
14 Apr 23
@JamesHxstatic And I really hate to dust.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
14 Apr 23
Wouldn't it though! Where does it all come from??
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Apr 23
@TheHorse I heard the said that. Maybe it was his cologne?
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@allknowing (137566)
• India
14 Apr 23
The only thing I read a lot these days is that charcoal is added as an ingredient in toothpastes!!
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
14 Apr 23
I have seen that too, seems strange.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16785)
• China
14 Apr 23
Sounds like a sales gimmick ! It becomes "dust" itself before attracting any dust.
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@RasmaSandra (80659)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Apr 23
That sounds odd and I am sure that magic charcoal would not be compatible with the dirt yard we have here,
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Apr 23
It's interesting though, see @OneCandle's reply.
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@1creekgirl (41692)
• United States
14 Apr 23
I tried some of that in burlap bags, but I don't think they helped anything.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Apr 23
It sounds really strange, probably just another internet scam I won't be trying.
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@akalinus (43334)
• United States
13 Apr 23
@JamesHxstatic I used to barbecue a lot. I never saw dust flying into the charcoal. You could try it and write a post about the experience.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Apr 23
@akalinus I'll bet that Bamboo charcoal is fairly expensive.
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@moffittjc (121659)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Apr 23
Wouldn't the activated charcoal also cause dust as it breaks down/degrades?
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
16 Apr 23
I'm not sure. It's apparently in a bag. That post by @OneCandle sheds a bit more light on it.
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@aninditasen (16505)
• Raurkela, India
14 Apr 23
We do have some dessicating pebbles to prevent suitcases and dry fruits to absorb the moisture around.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
15 Apr 23
@aninditasen That's a very good thing.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
14 Apr 23
In a really humid climate, I'm sure that helps.
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@aninditasen (16505)
• Raurkela, India
15 Apr 23
@JamesHxstatic Yes, molds don't form on suitcases and furniture and food doesn't get rancid.
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