charcoal pringles

**kiper** · January 8th, 2003 06:03 PM

got this from C! Magazine.

share ko lang..

Do you know that the most hi-tech airconditioners, air filters and water purifiers use charcoal cleaning, for all of its black and glory, can be used to filter out air and water for it to be suitable for human consumption. What makes the charcoal work is not the black substance of the charcoal itself, but the element that makes the charcoal effective - carbon. One of the most basic elements in chemistry, Carbon acts as a neutralizer in removing odor, germs and even solids. It is for this reason that some cigarette manufacturers started impreganating charcoal into cigarette filters to remove toxins and lessen the harmful chemicals such as carbon monoxide, etc.

You can harness this filter effect:
Get a PRINGLES potato chip can, fill it with charcoal, puncture the holes in the top with a nail and place it under the seat of your car. You'll notice that in a couple of days, your car will smell less putrid or less "plastic-like" as the carbon of the charcoal inside the perforated can absorbs the odor and moisture inside the vehicle. It is recommended that you discard and replace the charcoal at least once a month to ensure its effectivity.

**kiper** · January 8th, 2003 06:06 PM

epectib po..

nasubukan ko na.

pero hindi pringles ginamit ko, la ako time para bumili eh..

substitute ako ng maliit na wide plastic bottle.

ok na ok..

parang sa ref.

hehehehe..:mrgreen:

**theveed** · January 8th, 2003 06:39 PM

Mas effective kung activated charcoal... not sure san meron...

**chieffy** · January 8th, 2003 06:51 PM

I use activated zeolite "Odor Gone" air deodorizer and dehumidifier by Hydropure. Effective naman. I bought it sa True Value for Php 100+...

**theveed** · January 8th, 2003 08:13 PM

ok sa uling, after a month, you can use it for your weekend BBQ...

**Zhero** · January 8th, 2003 11:19 PM

:mrgreen:

PJ · January 9th, 2003 05:51 AM

Try putting charcoal in your Refrigerators. It will work in getting rid of bad smell. We tried this with our old Ref when we were still living in the Philippines...

M · January 9th, 2003 05:57 AM

suka (vinegar) pwede rin. tried and tested na both sa ref and car. of course, hindi pwede moving yung car kasi tatapon. i use it as the car is parked overnight.

**1D4LV** · January 9th, 2003 08:56 AM

i have also tried using this method sa loob ng ref para mawala yung lansa. it works.
also, charcoal has a way of cleaning out body toxins. i have also tried taking charcoal pills before to lower down my cholesterol level. From 310, it went down to 240 after three months (pero syempre may diet na kasama.)

**theveed** · January 9th, 2003 10:28 AM

Baking Soda works great as well... It's the most useful product you can get off the shelf.

**Alfalfameister** · January 9th, 2003 04:21 PM

Activated Carbon: Found in Bio Research. Aquarium shops. They have it in small granules, too (more surface area). Best placed in an area where there is air-flow. One suggestion is to first wash the Activated Carbon (or the charcoal, if that's what you're using) to get rid of the dust.

Good activated carbon should last more than 6 months.

Zeolite: Sad to say, chieffy, that odor gone is just too expensive. Again, in various aquarium shops, they sell zeolite (helps neutralize ammonia in aquaria). Much cheaper than P100 for that package.

Taking Carbon Pills: Carbon adsorbs (as opposed to ABsorbs) the bad stuff. It also adsorbs the good stuff. Make sure you have a dietician/doctor watching over you.

--Alf

**theveed** · January 9th, 2003 04:35 PM

RIGHT!!! Aquarium uses those nga pala...

Alf, dapat magusap kayo ni BlackMagic, aquarium freak din yun...

**kiper** · January 11th, 2003 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by M

suka (vinegar) pwede rin. tried and tested na both sa ref and car. of course, hindi pwede moving yung car kasi tatapon. i use it as the car is parked overnight.

paano 'to?

**TJMaxx** · January 11th, 2003 08:31 PM

Ako rin Aquarium hobbyist.
Ako rin mataas ang cholesterol at triglyceride.
Tama yang charcoal at suka. Ginagamit namin yan
sa ref at kung bagong pinta ang bahay to get rid
of the paint smell.

**lestat** · January 16th, 2003 12:05 AM

mga pre,

tanong ko lang, kaya rin bang i-neutralize/deodorize ng charcoal yung amoy ng raid/baygon? balak ko kasing sprayan yung van namin e...

maraming salamat!!! :D

**Alfalfameister** · January 16th, 2003 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by lestat

mga pre,

tanong ko lang, kaya rin bang i-neutralize/deodorize ng charcoal yung amoy ng raid/baygon? balak ko kasing sprayan yung van namin e...

maraming salamat!!! :D

Yes. It will take longer if you use carbon/charcoal passively. If you use force air through it (gently lang naman) as in with a fan/blower, it will be faster.

Note, however, that smells that imbed themselves into the fabric (upholstery) will take longer to dissipate. I would suggest that you do not actually need to spray on the upholstery. Kahit floor lang... and if you close the doors of your van naman, trapped naman lahat ng insects inside, and they will die.

You don't actually need carbon naman... just open your window and drive away.

--Alf

**lestat** · January 16th, 2003 10:15 PM

ah ok!!! maraming salamat Alfalfameister!!!! :D

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