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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.