I have always been turned off by the commercial brands of air fresheners. They are so overwhelming and smell so artificial; I think I would almost rather smell the unpleasant smell that I started with. Here are some recipes and tips on making your home smell good the old fashioned way, the frugal way:
Air Fresheners
Most commercial air fresheners do not freshen the air
at all. Instead, they mask one odor with another, coat
your nasal passages with an undetectable oil film, or
diminish your sense of smell with a nerve-deadening agent.
For a safer alternative, you may wish to try one of the
following.
Ventilation. Open windows or doors in the house for
at least a short period every day. This will also help to
reduce toxic fumes that may be building up indoors.
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