02/26/2026
An air freshener is a chemical mixture designed to mask odors. It may come in the form of a spray, solid, candle, liquid, or may plug into the wall. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), air fresheners may contain formaldehyde, petroleum distillates, p-dichlorobenzene, and/or aerosol propellants. They may also contain “fragrance” chemicals, many of which contain phthalates.
Instead of cleaning the air, air fresheners actually pollute the air. They do nothing to “clean” the air or remove the source of odors: they simply cover the bad smells with the smell of chemicals!
Here are some tips to help prevent smells naturally:
• Vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, Borax, and sunlight are all strong, safer odor-fighting cleaners, and they’re cheap and easy to use, too! (Vinegar has a strong smell, but don’t worry, it quickly disappears to leave nothing but a clean smell behind!)
• Take out the trash often. Clean out trash containers regularly, and sprinkle a little baking soda into the clean can before you put in a new trash bag to keep bad smells at bay.
• Keep your indoor environment clean and dry. When you clean up spills and pet accidents, use a mixture of water and white vinegar or baking soda to neutralize bad smells. Try fans and dehumidifiers to get rid of smells in damp areas, and prevent mold growth too.
• Fresh air. When the weather is good, open the windows to let in fresh air. Using a fan will help move air around and dry things out.
All information provided by Toxic Free NC — https://fb.com/ToxicFreeNC/ — toxicfree.org
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