The Benefits Of Storing Chalk Under Your Bathroom Sink

When you think of chalk, you likely either think of sunny days drawing on the sidewalk or a classroom chalkboard. Or, perhaps you think of the rock by the same name, a deposit made of limestone. Surprisingly, the only thing the two have in common is their name. Chalk sticks used to be made of chalk rock, but now they're made of packed and dyed gypsum.

Chalk has lots of purposes in multiple facets of life, from drawing and playing to writing on a board. It's even useful in construction. The mineral has more uses than that, though. Chalk can be used around your house for a variety of tasks, including removing tarnish from silver, pulling out grease stains, preventing your door keys from sticking, stopping rust from oxidizing on tools or gardening kits, and more. This is because chalk is an excellent tool for absorbing moisture, which makes it great to add under your sink.

Chalk sticks are so good at absorbing moisture, including directly from clothing or metal, that they generally remove it right from the air. Both chalk rock and gypsum are incredibly absorbent, significantly reducing the moisture content wherever they're placed. Not only that, but by removing moisture from the air, chalk also removes musty odors associated with overly humid areas.

If you've ever opened the cabinet under your bathroom sink and been met by a wave of stale, musty air, that's likely because all the humidity in the bathroom has been trapped behind the doors. It's not like it's an easy area to ventilate, either. Instead, just place a piece of chalk underneath, which will remove all that excess moisture and neutralize the smells. It could also prevent mold or mildew from growing, so you might want to consider doing this in other moist areas of your home like closets, laundry rooms, basements, etc. Either place a piece of chalk on a shelf or hang it in a plastic bag with the top open, replacing it once a month or as needed.