  Zeolite Household Uses
  
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Our top grade zeolite produces amazing results for a variety of
household applications, among them:
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Kitchen |
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- Control Refrigerator & Freezer Odors & Moisture
- To neutralize odors and reduce
moisture, which can save on your electric bill, place 1 - 2 cups
of zeolite in an open container or in a breathable bag and place
on the top shelf of refrigerator near the fan to ensure air
circulation around the zeolite. Replace every 3 months.
Disposal: RECYCLE
- Absorb Spills
In The Refrigerator
- Sprinkle a small amount of
zeolite, about 1/8 - 1/4 inch thick on the bottom floor of the
refrigerator, under the bottom bin, to absorb spills or leaks
from packaged meats. It even eliminates smelly fish and shrimp
odors! Wipe away spills easily at your next cleaning. No sticky,
smelly mess to scrub. Replace every 3 months or at your next
regular cleaning. Disposal: RECYCLE
- Cheese &
Butter Bins
- Place 1/4 - 1/2 cup of zeolite
in an open container or in a breathable bag and place in the bin
to absorb moisture and reduce the amount of spoilage. Replace
every 3 months. Disposal: RECYCLE
- Cabinets & Pantries
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Place 1/4 - 1 cup of zeolite in an open container
or in a breathable bag in the cabinet to absorb moisture and
odors. Replace every 3 months. Disposal: RECYCLE
- Cookie Jars
- Place 1/4 - 1/2 cup of zeolite in a
breathable bag in the cookie jar to absorb moisture and prevent
cookies and crackers from tasting stale. Replace every 3 months.
Disposal: RECYCLE
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Trash Compactors
- Keep garbage smells to a
minimum. Sprinkle zeolite into the trash compactor between the
layers of garbage. This way you not only compact your trash, but
you also reduce odors. Disposal: RECYCLE
- Fruit & Vegetable Storage
- Put fresh fruit or vegetables in
a gallon size, sealable, plastic bag along with 1/2 - 1 cup
zeolite and seal (smaller amounts of zeolite may be used in
smaller bags). Place the bag in your normal storage area for
this particular produce, i.e. refrigerator crisper, countertop
or cupboard. The zeolite will extend the life of your fruits and
vegetables by absorbing ethylene gases produced as they ripen.
Just remove produce as needed, rinse and eat. Zeolite is an all
natural mineral and not harmful, but can be a little gritty if
consumed. Be sure to reseal the bag. It works excellently on
grapefruit, lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines and tomatoes. It
also works well on apples, asparagus, avocados, bananas,
cantaloupes, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, eggplants, green
beans, figs, honeydew melons, leafy greens, lettuce, mangos,
okra, peas, peaches, pears, peppers, plums, prunes, squash and
many others. Tip: For
best results, start with a new plastic bag, fresh zeolite and
fresh produce each time. If storing produce for extended periods
of time, replace zeolite every 12 weeks. Keep only one type of
produce in each bag. One bag of apples, another of bananas,
another of tomatoes and so on. Do not store tomatoes or potatoes
in the refrigerator. Do not store potatoes and onions together.
They both emit gases that are detrimental to the other. Go
ahead, give it a try on some of your favorite fruits and
vegetables. You will be amazed at the difference it makes and
delighted at the money you will save on spoiled fruits and
vegetables. Disposal: RECYCLE
- Chemical Storage Cabinets
- Dangerous cleaning chemicals are
usually stored somewhere in the kitchen. Make chemical storage
safer by first making sure that this area is inaccessible to
small children and second by placing zeolites in this area. Most
chemicals are stable in the containers that are provided by the
manufacturer, but almost all contain warnings not to mix with
other chemicals. Chemicals may become toxic when mixed. Sprinkle
about 1/2 inch of zeolite in the bottom of a plastic tray or box
and place chemical bottles on top. The zeolite will absorb
common spills or leaks that may occur. Disposal: TRASH. Follow all local and
state guidelines for disposal of all chemical products.
- Stored Perishables, Matches,
Paper Plates & Cups
- Matches, paper plates, other paper products
and long-life food products should be kept in dry areas or they
can deteriorate. As you know, zeolites love moisture. Place
small breathable bags filled with zeolite in and around all
stored perishables that have a label instructing you to keep in
a dry place. Change each season. Disposal: RECYCLE
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Living Area, Dinning Room
and Children's Rooms |
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- Carpet & Upholstery
- Works excellently to neutralize odors and
absorb moisture from fresh spills on your carpet or
upholstery. Immediately sprinkle an ample amount of zeolite
over the spill. The zeolite will instantly start pulling the
liquid from the spill and become saturated. Let the zeolite
stand until it is completely dry. Depending on the size of
spill and the amount of zeolite used, this may take up to 24
hours. Then vacuum up zeolite. For stubborn stains, re-wet and
apply again. This technique also works well on old stains. To
remove old stains wet the carpet or upholstery with a liquid
carpet cleaner, upholstery cleaner or water and apply the
zeolite, following the instructions above. Note: It is
recommended that you always test an obscure piece of carpet or
upholstery to make sure the color will not fade. Disposal:
TRASH
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Table Cloths
- For a spill on your favorite table cloth,
blot up most of the liquid and remove table cloth from the
table. Lay the table cloth on a flat, non-porous surface (You
don’t want to spread that red wine stain to another surface).
Sprinkle zeolite over the wet stain. Let the zeolite stand
until it is completely dry. Depending on the size of stain and
the amount of zeolite used, this may take up to 24 hours.
Discard zeolite and clean table cloth as usual. Disposal:
RECYCLE
- Mattresses
- Remove bedding and launder as
usual. Sprinkle an ample amount of zeolite over the
urine-soaked area of the mattress. Let it set for
approximately 12 hours and vacuum up. Amazing! The stain and
odor are completely gone. Disposal: TRASH
- Diaper Pails
- Greatly reduce odor in your diaper pail by
sprinkling zeolite liberally over dirty disposable diapers.
Disposal: TRASH
- Ashtrays
- Works like magic at reducing
tobacco odor. Pour 1/2 inch of zeolite in your ashtrays
to eliminate tobacco odors and aid in extinguishing cigars and
cigarettes. Empty ashtray daily and add fresh zeolite.
Disposal: TRASH
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Bathroom |
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- Medicine Cabinets
- Are these still good? Check the expiration date on the
label first to make sure. You may also see on the bottle label
a statement such as "store in a dry place." Moisture can be
detrimental to prescribed pills, aspirin and vitamins. Place
small breathable bags in your medicine cabinets to keep all
types of medication fresh. Replace breathable bags of zeolite
once a year. Disposal: RECYCLE
- Clothes Hampers
- This is a nasty smelly place! To neutralize
perspiration and other odors, reduce moisture and deter
mildew, place 2 - 3 cups of zeolite in a breathable bag in
your clothes hamper. Replace every 2 months. Disposal: RECYCLE
- Waste Baskets
- Minimize odors and mess! Place about 1/2 inch of
zeolite in the bottom of waste baskets to absorb liquids and
odors. Replace each time you empty the waste basket. Disposal:
TRASH
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Clothing and Shoe
Storage |
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- Closets
- Keep closets smelling fresh! Closets can become musty
smelling. To prevent this and to absorb other closet odors,
place 1 - 2 cups of zeolite in an open container or in a
breathable bag on the top shelf of your closet to absorb
moisture and odors. Replace every 3 months. Disposal: RECYCLE
- Cedar Chests
- Cedar chests make clothes smell nice, but are you
controlling the moisture that may be accumulating? Place 1/2 -
1 cup of zeolite in a breathable bag in the cedar chest to
control moisture. Replace every 3 months. Disposal: RECYCLE
- Adult & Children’s Shoes
- The problem may be attributed to your shoes & not your
feet! Place 1/2 - 1 cup of zeolite in a breathable bag in your
shoes immediately after use. The zeolite will begin absorbing
perspiration odor or moisture upon contact and extend the life
of your shoes. Works well on athletic shoes, dress shoes,
cowboy boots, work boots and goulashes. For best results,
leave in the shoes overnight. Replace every 3 months. Make
several pairs for everyone in the house. Disposal: RECYCLE
- Gloves
- Don’t forget those wet cold gloves! Place 1 - 2 cups of
zeolite in a pair of inexpensive cotton gardening gloves and
seal the ends. Place these in any pair of gloves that become
moist or wet and leave overnight. The zeolite will begin
absorbing moisture immediately. Works well on all types of
gloves, even those expensive leather gloves. Replace every 3
months. Disposal: RECYCLE
- Suitcases
- Place 1/2 - 1 cup of zeolite in a breathable bag in your
suitcase before storing to prevent musty smells. Replace every
3 months. Note: When traveling, place a breathable bag
of zeolite in suitcase to absorb odors. Disposal: RECYCLE
- Seasonal Clothing Storage
- This can save you some money! Place 1/2 - 1 cup of zeolite
in a breathable bag in the clothing storage container. This
will remove any moisture and prevent mildew stains on
clothing. Replace every 3 months. Disposal: RECYCLE
- Fabric Stain Remover
- Oh no, not on your favorite shirt! For a spill on a piece
of clothing, immediately blot up most of the liquid, lay the
clothing on a flat, non-porous surface (You don’t want to
spread that stain to another surface) and sprinkle the wet
stain with zeolite. Let the zeolite stand until it is
completely dry. Depending on the stain size and the amount of
zeolite used, this may take up to 24 hours. Discard zeolite
and clean the piece of clothing as usual. Disposal: TRASH
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Pet Areas |
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- Cat Litter Boxes
- What an offensive smell! Can guests tell right
away that you own a cat? This will completely do away with that
offensive ammonia odor. Zeolites can be used one of two ways to
control cat litter box odors. First, you may fill the litter box
to a depth of 2 - 3 inches and use just as any other cat litter.
Remember to remove solid waste as needed and completely change
litter once a week, or as needed. Second, zeolite may be used as a
cat litter enhancer by placing 1 inch in the bottom of the litter
box and then filling with your favorite cat litter. Always replace
zeolite when changing the cat litter. Disposal: RECYCLE.
When using only zeolite in the litter box it may be recycled.
Disposal: TRASH If used as a cat litter enhancer, follow the
disposal instructions on the bag of your regular cat litter.
- Dog & Cat Bedding
- Do your pets smell soon after a bath? Check
their bedding for the culprit! Eliminate odors from pet bedding by
sprinkling an ample amount of zeolite over the bedding, waiting 15
minutes to an hour and then vacuuming up. For more stubborn odors,
leave zeolite overnight before vacuuming. Note: To absorb odors
continually, leave approximately 1/2 inch of zeolite on the bottom
of pet house or cage. Disposal: TRASH
- Dog Kennels/Pens
- If dogs are kept outside, their area needs care
too. Sprinkle the floor with approximately 1/2 - 1 inch of
zeolite to absorb ammonia odors from urine. Also, sprinkle fresh
zeolite over puddles or solids as needed. Add new zeolite or
replace zeolite weekly, or as needed. Disposal: RECYCLE
- Pet Accidents On Carpet, Tile Or Cement Floors
- New puppies are adorable, but housebreaking can
be a challenge! Works excellently to neutralize odors and absorb
urine from your carpet, tile or cement floors. Immediately
sprinkle an ample amount of zeolite over the accident. The zeolite
will instantly start pulling the liquid from the floor and become
saturated. Let the zeolite stand until it is completely dry.
Depending on the size of the accident and the amount of zeolite
used, this may take up to 24 hours. Then vacuum or sweep up
zeolite. Note: It is recommended that you always test an obscure
piece of carpet to make sure that the color will not fade.
Disposal: TRASH
- Rabbit Cages
- Little bunnies sure make a big mess! Sprinkle
1/2 inch of zeolite under bedding or mix with bedding in cages to
absorb odors and moisture. Replace when changing bedding material.
For outside, above-ground rabbit pens, place 1/2 inch of zeolite
on the ground under the pen. Add fresh zeolite weekly, or as
needed. Disposal: RECYCLE
- Bird Cages
- Would Polly like a clean cage? Sure she would!
To make clean up easy, sprinkle 1/2 inch of zeolite in the bottom
of bird cage. This will control odor and absorb moisture from
droppings. Replace zeolite as needed or when cleaning bird cage.
Disposal: RECYCLE
- Hamster & Mice Cages
- Keep those small critters dry and happy!
Sprinkle 1/4 - 1/2 inch of zeolite under the bedding material in
the cage or pen. Replace with fresh zeolite when changing the
bedding material. Disposal: RECYCLE
- Chicken Coops
- This works great! To remove ammonia odor and
wetness and create a healthier environment, sprinkle a layer of
zeolite 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick on the ground of chicken coops.
Replace or add new zeolite every 1 - 2 weeks. Disposal: RECYCLE
- Aquariums
- Reduce odors and the time spent cleaning your
fish tank by mixing zeolite granules into gravel or charcoal
filter systems. Rinse zeolite first to remove any dust particles.
Mix equal parts charcoal/zeolite in filtering system. If granules
are too small for placement in filtering system, place
approximately 1/2 oz. of zeolite in a breathable bag in the tank
(1/2 oz. per 25 gallons of water). Make sure the breathable bag is
safe for aquarium use. Replace when changing the filter or water.
Disposal: RECYCLE
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