Use Charcoal Briquettes for Cheap and Non-Toxic Odor Removal9/21/10 1:30pm Grilling season might be coming to a close but don't put the charcoal away yet. Charcoal is a cheap and non-toxic deodorizer you can use anywhere in your home. Photo by Gregory Moine.Household design and tips blog Apartment Therapy highlights the odor-banishing power of charcoal: As for how to distribute them, you can simply lay a few out in a metal tray. Other options: sew pouches for them or use an old sock, then hang them in inconspicuous areas. Line a basket with foil or plastic and lay the briquettes inside. Or simply set them out on a tray on a shelf or side table: the black little pillows actually look kind of cool!Be sure to get natural briquettes without mesquite or easy-light additives.The upside to buying additive-free charcoal is that it's usually cheaper than fancy BBQ charcoal so you can stock up on it and place it liberally. Have a trick of your own for dealing with odors in a kid and pet-friendly way?

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