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PART TIME GREEN - Synthetic air fresheners
Synthetic air fresheners
A Warning

Synthetic air fresheners were once considered a great idea or givin no thought at all, well think again.

The Environmental Impact Assessment Review journal says that most fragranced products for the home emit a number of toxic chemicals into the air, deteriorating your indoor air quality and endangering your health.

Most regulations  do not require manufacturers to label their fragranced products with a list of ingredients, so it is often difficult for consumers to make informed choices.

The report recommends that consumers avoid synthetic air fresheners. Below are some great all-natural alternatives:

  • Opening the window : Let the outside in.
  • Baking soda :   Put baking soda in enclosed areas like the closet or the fridge.
  • Citrus air fresheners :   Place a few slices of lemon, grapefruit or orange in a pot with enough water to cover and let simmer with the lid open.
  • Nature :   Aloe Vera and Chrysanthemum absorb a number of indoor air toxins

Online Alternatives:

Baby Room Freshener - All Natural & Non-Toxic

 

February 24, 2009 11:12 am
Posted by Joanne C.
The spider plant is another good one for purifying the air, and it's easy to grow. Used to be popular in the macrame days. Guess I'm disclosing my age with that one.










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