Burning garlic releases allicin, a compound with antimicrobial properties, and creates a natural disinfectant effect.
This process helps neutralize bacteria, viruses, and airborne pollutants, leaving the air fresher and cleaner.
How to Do It:
Peel a clove of garlic and place it on a heatproof dish.
Use a lighter or match to burn the garlic slightly until it begins to smolder.
Allow it to emit smoke for 15 minutes in a well-ventilated space.
2. Removes Unpleasant Odors
What Happens:
The sulfur compounds in garlic help neutralize strong odors, such as cooking smells, musty odors, or cigarette smoke.
How to Use:
Burn garlic in a kitchen or room with lingering smells, allowing the aroma to mask and remove unwanted odors.
3. Deters Insects and Pests
What Happens:
The strong scent of burning garlic repels mosquitoes, flies, and other insects. Pests dislike the sulfur-rich smoke, making it a natural pest deterrent.
How to Use:
Burning a Clove of Garlic: What Happens After 15 Minutes at Home
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