PART TIME GREEN - Synthetic air fresheners
Synthetic air fresheners
A Warning
Posted by Staff on February 12, 2009 4:20 pm
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.