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Non-toxic Air Freshener Guide

December 11, 2012 | BY Maia James
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure page.

Best air fresheners

1. Aura Cacia / 2. Eco-Me / 3. Moso / 4. Christina Maser


When I started dating Daylon, I loved that his bachelor pad always smelled so nice, thanks to a prominent Glade plug-in in his entryway. Once I learned about what was in that air freshener, I promptly unplugged it. This meant that our apartment began smelling like whatever we’d last cooked—wonderful on the rare occasion when I baked an apple crisp, and less awesome after the more common meal of pan-fried salmon and steamed broccoli.

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A Brief History of Air Fresheners

The use of household air fresheners, in one form or another, has been around for thousands of years.

Incense, one of the most ancient forms of air fresheners, is burned so that the smoke can mask other, less pleasant odors. Most modern air fresheners employ the same method (masking), but unlike the burning of incense, they disperse masking agents in other ways, and with a far more sophisticated use of chemistry. (By the way, just because we’ve been burning incense for many centuries does not mean it’s a great idea. Burnt airborne particulates, from incense to cigarettes to auto exhaust, are always bad to inhale, no matter the form.)

Since the 1940s, air freshener manufacturers have blended various chemical agents and tinkered with a variety of dispersal techniques in order to market products that don’t involve burning. This might seem like a step in the right direction, but the chemical agents used are often far less benign than you’d hope.

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Moso Natural Air Purifiers are surprisingly effective at reducing indoor odors (in addition to scrubbing VOCs!)

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My Top Pick for Best Natural Air Freshener Room Spray

If you want a natural air freshener that you spray, try Eco-Me’s organic room sprays, which are great for masking odors with pleasant, phthalate-free scents.

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Why Modern Air Fresheners Stink

Modern chemistry has shown us that certain chemical agents, when atomized and inhaled, are capable of blocking our smell receptors, thus blunting our ability to detect odor.

Other air fresheners coat our nasal passages with an oily film, and many still just cover up the original odor with better-smelling scents.

A minority of air fresheners actually break down the offensive odor, and even those ones generally contain a heavy dose of chemicals.

What’s Wrong with Conventional Air Fresheners?

A regular run-of-the-mill air freshener will probably contain at least one of the following scary chemicals:

  • Phthalates. Synthetic fragrances usually contain phthalates, and most of us know that these are bad—linked with early puberty, autism, obesity, and birth defects. You won’t see “phthalate” on a label; it’ll just say “fragrance” or perhaps “parfum.”
  • PEG-40. The Environmental Working Group considers this polymer to be moderately hazardous to human health.
  • 1,4-dichlorobenzene (1,4-DCB).1,4-DCB is reasonably anticipated to a human carcinogen, and has been shown to cause kidney and testicular cancer in rats. It also has been shown to cause reduced lung function and increased asthma rates in humans.

Air fresheners may also contain some really gross chemicals that won’t show up on the label. A 2007 study tested 74 air freshening products and measured the concentration of VOCs in the air after use. They reported that a total of more than 350 different chemicals and allergens were detected, including (but not limited to!) benzene, formaldehyde, styrene, and phthalates.

Spray bottles (aerosol) cause additional health risks due to ingredients used as propellants, such as butane and propane.

How to Find a Natural Air Freshener

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If you want to truly purify your indoor air, we love Austin air filters.

Rather than masking odors with other, more potent odors, or disabling your sense of smell all together, there are ways to absorb unwanted odors. Sodium carbonate (otherwise known as baking soda) has been safely used as an odor sponge for generations with no known ill effects. There are also ways to employ specific types of charcoal products to scrub unwanted odors from indoor air (learn about these below, under The Good Stuff).

Of course, our modern world is a considerably more toxic place than the one in which our ancestors evolved. This is especially true indoors, where the combination of air-tight homes and toxic agents (such as cleaning products and off-gassing furniture and carpets) is a real health risk, especially when we consider how much of our lives we spend indoors.

But back to commercial air fresheners…The good news is that there are regulations regarding what can and cannot go into them. The bad news is that there are gaping loopholes in these regulations, the most obvious of which is “trade secrets.” This allows companies to refuse to name all the ingredients in an air freshener, and without this disclosure, it becomes very challenging to figure out if your air freshener is toxic just by looking at the label.

We’ve done the research for you here, so read on for which natural air fresheners are truly safe and effective.


The Good Stuff: Natural Air Freshener Brands

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Aura Cacia Essential Oil Diffuser

Aura Cacia Essential Oil Diffuser is an easy plug-in unit that uses low levels of heat to volatilize essential oils. This kit contains a diffuser unit and five refill pads. This essential oil diffuser is a perfect natural alternative to toxic plug-in air fresheners.

Aura Cacia also makes this awesome car plug-in car plug-in

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Aura Cacia Natural Air Freshener

Aura Cacia is another company that is truly committed to product safety as well as sustainability. Their spritzer air freshener is made from essential oils and water and also uses no propellants. You can buy the spray on Amazon for around $7 or get the plug-in room diffuser for $13.

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Christina Maser Natural Room & Linen SprayChristina Maser Room & Linen from gimme the good stuff

This natural air freshener contains only natural essential oils, all of which are food-grade.

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Eco-Me Vitamin-Infused Natural Air Freshener

Eco-Me makes an entirely safe line of cleaning products, and their vitamin-infused air fresheners are no exception. All four formulas are scented only with 100% essential oils and smell fresh and delicious.

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Essence of Vali Botanical Mists

Although the term “natural” is somewhat meaningless (after all, arsenic is natural), in this case it refers to the fact that Essence of Vali mists are made entirely from essential botanical oils and distilled water. The dispenser is a pump/spritzer type thingy and uses no propellants. These mists come in 10 different aromas and affordable at $8 a bottle. You can also opt for a diffuser blend, which costs around $12 and can be used in any standard aromatherapy diffuser. You can buy Essence of Vali products from Amazon.

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Poofy Organics Aromatherapy Air Freshener from Gimme the Good Stuff

Natural Air Freshener from Poofy Organics

Poofy’s aromatherapy blend contains nothing concerning, and imparts the room with a pleasantly herbal kind of fragrance.

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Moso Bag Natural

Moso Natural Air Freshener/Purifier

Moso bags contain activated bamboo charcoal, which serves as a filtering agent (as opposed to a masking agent). The great thing about most filtering agents is that they not only remove unwanted odors, but they also scrub the air of some of the nasties that may be floating around your home—things like formaldehyde, ammonia, benzene, chloroform gases, and bacteria/allergens. After a couple of years of use, simply throw the charcoal on your garden–it’s 100% biodegradable. The bags range in size, and will cost between $10 and $20. And because I use these personally, I can attest that they really do work!


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Sort of Coal Kuro Cube Natural Air Freshener

is another kind of charcoal air filter made from very specific types of wood and wood vinegar. Made in Korea and marketed by a hip Danish company, the Kuro Cube removes odors and toxins from your indoor environment and is biodegradable. Sort of Coal sells a range of purifying coal products, all of which are quite pricey.

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The Bad Stuff

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Glade PlugIns are some of the top selling air fresheners in the United States. SC Johnson moves well over 20 million units of these guys a year, which is scary when you know what’s in them. PlugIn units contain a small heating element, which heats the “scented oils” (not to be confused with actual essential oils), and causes them to disperse into the air. Using the trade secret loophole, Glade will not release their entire ingredient list, but we know that PlugIns have parabens and phthalates, which is enough to earn them a Bad Stuff designation.

Lysol Neutra Air Sanitizer revokes a a feeling of cleanliness and safety, thanks to the use of the word “sanitizer.” Not so much. Besides including the pesticide dimethyl benzyl ammonium saccharinate, this product comes in an aerosol can and uses butane and propane as propellants. It’s not good to breathe any of these volatile gasses, and don’t light a match around them. Or better yet, light a match and use that as your air freshener! Lysol Neutra also contains trace levels of phthalates. Lysol earns extra demerits for the “New Moms” section of their website, where they promote cleaning and disinfecting with Lysol products!

Ozium Glycol-ized Air Sanitizer has the highest parts per million phthalate count (360 ppm) of any of the air fresheners we looked at. (Walgreens recently lost this honor when pulled some of their air fresheners from the shelves, some of which had an unbelievable phthalate load of 7,300 ppm!). If you’re interested in seeing the phthalate count of other air fresheners, the NRDC provides a useful breakdown.

Febreze is one of the only air fresheners that actually neutralizes odors (in addition to masking them with a big burst of fragrance). Think this makes Febreze Good Stuff? Nope. EWG examined the air pollution created by Febreze Air Effects (Hawaiian Aloha) and found 89 air contaminants, including ones associated with cancer, asthma, and reproductive and nervous system toxicity.


The Sneaky Stuff

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Caldrea Linen and Room Spray is advertised as follows: “This versatile essential oil spray is safely used to create a signature scent everywhere or anywhere.” “Safe” is a stretch, considering that among the ingredients are benzisothiazolinone, which irritates skin and is linked to cancer, and methylisothiazolinone, which carries with it immune system and allergy concerns.

Mrs. Meyers Air Freshener claims to be earth friendly, but contains synthetic fragrance, and Mrs. Meyers doesn’t divulge what specific chemicals make up the scent. On top of that, this product contains PEG-40, which is neither natural nor non-toxic.

You’ll find Citrus Magic air fresheners in most health food stores. The most recent study I found (which is from 2007) showed that Citrus Magic contained trace amounts of phthalates. I have not been able to confirm whether or not this has been remedied. The label of their solid air freshener still just reads: “fragrance.”

Make Your Own Natural Air Fresheners

  • Gimme the Good Stuff readers tend to be more inclined to tackle DIY projects than we are. For those folks, here’s a list of cool (and amusing!) alternative natural air freshener ideas.
  • Sometimes I will make the effort to simmer spices on the stovetop—clove and orange peels, for instance, lend a really nice aroma to my apartment. Just be sure to keep enough water in the pot so that your homemade potpourri doesn’t burn.
  • You can also burn a fragrant, natural candle. Sunbeam beeswax candles earn Good Stuff approval.

Want to know more? Here are great resources on…

  • Indoor air pollution
  • Phthalates
  • The dangers of common household dust

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  1. Purple Frog Patches says

    October 26, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    We too are passionate about what the other artificial air fresheners can be doing to not just the environment but to our health!! we created a first to market product that we would like featured on your website maybe even on this post {smiles}

    have a look let us know what you think;
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    Reply
  2. Emily says

    January 5, 2016 at 10:33 AM

    What about scentsy and essential oil diffusers? Are these bad?

    Reply
    • Maia James says

      January 5, 2016 at 12:53 PM

      I can’t find anywhere on the Scentsy site that lists their ingredients–do you have access to this?

      Reply
    • Debbie Cornelius says

      November 23, 2016 at 7:47 AM

      From a health perspective, Scentzy is just horrible, I research and help find alternatives for people with Asthma and breathing issues, I’m sorry to say you are adding dangerous chemicals to the air when you use Scentzy and most scented candles!!!

      Reply
  3. Debra Taevs says

    February 29, 2016 at 12:36 PM

    We’re researching Freshwave Gel air freshener. They claim to be environmentally safe, but contain Acrylamide/Potassium Acrylate Copolymer, which is/are listed as possible carcinogens and neurotoxins.

    Have you looked into these products?

    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Maia James says

      February 29, 2016 at 5:31 PM

      I haven’t looked into them, but definitely sounds like Sneaky Stuff!

      Reply
  4. Kerry says

    March 8, 2016 at 12:53 PM

    A friend of mine wanted me to be a part of her Scentsy party – I kindly declined because I know that they are made with petroleum- based waxes – no matter if it is “food grade” or not, petrol is gasoline, hence the fumes it puts off when burnt. They also are fragranced with artificial fragrances.
    I instead chose to make my own candles and wax melts with supplies I found on Amazon.com that were more than affordable. I know exactly what is in them – soy, a little beeswax to slow the burning process down some, and natural essential oils. I made them for Christmas gifts and everyone loved them! Their homes and mine are not polluted by the off-gassing of petroleum and manufactured scents anymore!

    Reply
  5. stephen mcmanus says

    March 24, 2016 at 1:16 PM

    What about burning matches? They seem to do a great job of deodorizing. I know there are chemicals on a match head, but are they toxic or harmful?

    Reply
    • Viree says

      June 22, 2017 at 5:31 PM

      obnoxious smell of sulpur or something in matches. I get sick on that smell.

      Reply
  6. stacy says

    May 2, 2016 at 5:56 PM

    Can you tell me which of the Moso Natural Freshner you liked. Charcoal, Natural? I am putting it in the basement of our new home. It is a tried and true musty basement.
    Want to make sure I use the right stuff.

    Reply
    • Maia James says

      May 4, 2016 at 7:46 PM

      All Moso bags function the same–so it’s just a matter of which color you prefer. In my home, we have natural ones.

      Reply
  7. Kathy says

    July 13, 2016 at 8:52 AM

    Nice article. We also have to know that many essential oils ‘s have chemicals in them that make some of us sick. It would be nice if it wasn’t so hard to find truly pure products.As a chemically sensitive person, these toxins change our lives in extreme ways for the worse.

    Reply
  8. Sophia says

    July 25, 2016 at 5:13 AM

    How about Indoor herbs? has anyone had luck with growing herbs for some indoor fresheness.

    Reply
  9. Calvin Newsome Jr says

    October 24, 2016 at 11:43 AM

    What about Air Wick? I don’t see much about them in this or other research articles. Glade is always talked about but Air Wick has a major part of the market as well.

    Reply
    • Maia James says

      October 26, 2016 at 9:15 PM

      Air Wick is Bad Stuff in my opinion.

      Reply
  10. Philip Schwartz says

    November 3, 2016 at 6:09 PM

    Has anyone done research into Citrus Magic from Beaumont Products? It lists its ingredients as limonene and essential oils, period.

    Reply
    • Maia James says

      November 7, 2016 at 5:36 PM

      We will add to our list for investigations!

      Reply
  11. Taneesha De says

    November 6, 2016 at 11:22 AM

    HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE BUT JASMINE FRAGRANCE AIR FRESHENER???

    Reply
  12. Taneesha De says

    November 6, 2016 at 11:29 AM

    What about Odonil and aer air freshners??? Are they safe for our health??? Don’t they have any ill effects??? Please reply to my question… What I am seeing is really very much shocking about air fresheners!!! I just did not have any idea about these shocking ill effects of them

    Reply
    • Maia James says

      November 23, 2016 at 12:13 PM

      I am sorry but I am not familiar with these brands; I will add to our list for a future investigation, though!

      Reply
  13. JOHANN says

    November 7, 2016 at 11:33 AM

    INSUFFLATION!
    It should trouble anyone with bronchitis or reactive asthma, which at any moment could be everyone. Have you ever sneezed or coughed when inhaling ‘pure air’? Those with allergies can attest to immune sensitivities, when pure air contains pollens, etc.. Ever stuck in gridlock and have to inhale car, bus, and truck/diesel exhaust? Ever stuck in a room/office with newly installed furniture, floor covering, rugs, etc., and wall painting? These scenarios expose us to plenty of toxins. Why expose ourselves to scented commercial products? Especially when the manufacturer hide contents from each other and unfortunately us. They declare Proprietary processes and ingredients and the government you elected/choose allows it. I wonder if the same scenarios exist in Europe? European countries have a reputation for responding to their citizen complaints and demands. If it is forbidden to manufacture and sell/use in European countries we should question and demand to be informed what and why our government doesn’t do the same to protect us. Funny thing, on the way to unnecessary suffering, we eventually realize that air is something we ‘ingest’ into our lungs and body. If Oxygen can pass through the membranes of the lungs, into the blood stream, so can chemical molecules. Logic shoves us to inevitable conclusions that gases and chemicals do enter our tissues of the brain and other organs. You can bet the food and drink manufacturers wouldn’t be allowed to put air freshener ingredients into their products because humans and other animals ingest them. Why allow them to expose us to ingesting them through our lungs and nasal membranes? Breath, air is another passageway into our internal organs. Many medical therapies add medicine to the air inhaled to transfer them more effectively to the tissues. We know that smoking drugs, like, nicotine, marijuana, crack, cocaine and opiods can get the effective dose through the lungs to the brain almost instantaneously. Some medications like Insulin have been experimented to enter the body via the lungs. please refer to, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insufflation_(medicine) ,this is a simplified introduction to the concept I attempt to describe above.

    Reply
  14. Becky says

    November 26, 2016 at 7:27 AM

    I just found this site and want to order (just missed Black Friday specials!!! Dang.). I am not quite sure how to place these. I want one in the bathroom because my husband goes in there in the morning and sneezes his head off. I also want one in the kitchen for the trash bin. Can I place a small one in the bottom of the bin – under the trash bag? Just not quite sure what sizes to buy. Thank you. This is a great site.

    Reply
  15. Lauren says

    January 3, 2017 at 10:16 AM

    What about essential oil diffusers? Do you think that is safe and if so which room do you recommend having it in? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Maia James says

      January 6, 2017 at 1:44 PM

      
I just don’t know enough out essential oils (or diffusers) to be able to weigh in on this. Anything I suggest would just be a guess! Sorry! This is on my list for a future investigation.  

      Reply
  16. Megan Sisko says

    January 12, 2017 at 8:08 PM

    My house seems to smell like diapers all the time so i like the idea of baking soda to absorb the bad smells. But I also like to add good smells. Thats why I got an AirMoji. Its saf for the kids and less hassle than wax warmers.

    Reply
  17. Mike Allister says

    January 24, 2017 at 1:39 PM

    All-Natural plugin refills. A bit more than store bought I assume natural content cost more

    https://scentfill.com/collections/all-natural

    Reply
    • John says

      July 21, 2017 at 3:30 PM

      Hi Mike,

      It’s a great idea but I’m not entirely convinced that their oils are free from phthalates and other harmful chemistry. They use the word natural. I realize that “Natural” is an essential marketing term, but it is a meaningless term from a toxins perspective. Plutonium is “natural”, as are poison Ivy and Grizzly bears. I don’t want any of those things in my home..or my lungs! 🙂

      Thanks for the tip. I’m going to look into them. I hope they are “Good Stuff”.

      Reply
  18. diane says

    February 12, 2017 at 3:01 PM

    i need cleaning supplies that are non toxic…please tell where they are sold….

    Reply
    • John says

      July 21, 2017 at 3:21 PM

      Hi Diane,
      You can get a wide array of nontoxic cleaning supplies here:
      https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/store/category/for-my-home/cleaning-laundry/

      Thanks

      Reply
  19. Marty says

    February 13, 2017 at 2:20 AM

    Instead of using these toxic air fresheners how about cleaning your house, open windows turn on the overhead fan when cooking.

    Reply
  20. Sima says

    May 11, 2017 at 7:46 PM

    What about industrial sized odor eaters? I work in a school that is musty and smelly. I put up a few “Damp-Rid” bags and that sucks up water and does help the smell a bit.
    I did buy one of those timed sprayer things, but it is potent “Bad Stuff.” What do you suggest?

    Thanks for this!

    Reply
  21. Clare says

    June 2, 2017 at 5:52 PM

    Really informative and has helped me to further clarify the lifestyle overhaul I’m aspiring to – never will these things be in my house! Thankyou!

    Reply
  22. Samantha says

    June 9, 2017 at 4:47 PM

    Would the Moso bags be safe for a nursery?

    Reply
  23. Kat says

    September 14, 2017 at 1:08 AM

    Do you know if the aromatherapy oils that are put into glass jars with rattan diffuser sticks are harmful? My some has asthma and I want the house to smell good but I also don’t want to risk that. I assumed these are safe, but can you confirm?

    Reply
  24. Mariella Sajkowski says

    November 6, 2017 at 3:14 PM

    I’ve come across a product called ScentFill that claim they are nontoxic and Work with greocery store plug in diffuser (all the popular brands). Is this stuff really non-toxic? TIA

    Reply
  25. Abby says

    November 11, 2017 at 10:30 AM

    Im assuming its without question that Bath and Body Works wall plug ins are bad. Since nothing is actually burning, could you explain what is harmful about them? I know they are bad, I just would like a little info so I can explain to my skeptical family.

    Reply
  26. Kathleen Hart says

    January 31, 2018 at 10:45 AM

    From what I am reading most essential oils are toxic.

    Reply
    • Carol says

      October 5, 2019 at 3:57 PM

      I have a Home Lab VOC monitor in our home (Debra Lynn Dadd). When we used organic lavender essential oils in a diffuser, the VOCs in my son’s room went sky high. Essential oils are not necessarily nontoxic.

      Reply
  27. Chloe says

    March 11, 2018 at 9:09 AM

    Hello,

    Thank you for your article!
    What about air filtering devices such as air filterer with HEPA filters? Would they be worth investing?

    Thank you,

    Reply
  28. Vaidehi Deo says

    April 10, 2018 at 2:01 PM

    I am in search for something to replace wallflowers from yankee or bath and body works.
    What are your comments for essential oil diffusers (non heat, non water) from https://organicaromas.com/ this company.
    They are not cheap so I wanted to be sure before I make a purchase like that.

    Reply
  29. Kyla says

    May 3, 2018 at 5:05 PM

    Young Living is a trusted essential oil company that has pure oils with no fillers, solvents or chemicals. They do numerous tests and have a seed to seal guarantee. The company is a lifestyle company that cares about health and wellness and what goes in and on our bodies. They have safe and clean products like vitamins, baby line, kids line, makeup, oils, fitness, skincare, personal products, sunscreen, insect repellent and so much more!! It is an amazing company where we help people ditch and switch to safer and teach them about health and wellness. 🙂

    Reply
  30. Lisa says

    October 25, 2018 at 1:27 PM

    Hi Maia,

    While reading your Non Toxic Air Freshener Guide, I noticed that you did not have a natural alternative to the plug in type air fresheners.

    I work for a small, family owned business in Oldsmar Florida called Scent fill. We sell all natural 100% essential oil plug in refills that are universal fit to Glade and Air Wick warmers. Our 100% all natural scents are certified 100% natural and have INCI certification. We are the first product on the market in the 100% all natural arena.

    Scent Fill started on a belief that there was a better way to bring you high quality, universal fit refills. Our refills are made with more essential oils or all natural ingredients than store bought refills with a selection featuring 100% all natural options. We also recognized consumer confusion over refill compatibility between various plug in warmers and made a single universal fit bottle that fits major brand plug in warmers such as Glade and Air Wick.

    I have included a link below to our website:

    https://scentfill.com/collections/all-natural

    I invite you to take a look and tell me what you think. I’m hoping you will be as excited as I was to find an all natural plug in home fragrance. I loved Scent Fill so much, I became an employee!

    We have an affiliate marketing program and would like to share this information with you as well. Let me know, I would love for you to try our products for yourself.

    Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

    Thanks so much for your time and consideration,
    Lisa Hanna
    Scent Fill

    Reply
    • Julie Panasik says

      November 12, 2021 at 10:48 PM

      Heating essential oils are bad to inhale. I can’t find a wayvto put it into the air that is done in a healthy way .

      Reply
  31. Jane says

    January 11, 2019 at 5:32 AM

    Hi Maia,
    We would love to send you some samples of our London Love Air Sanitizer, So you can test it out.
    Clinically proven to eliminate offensive odors rather than masking them, eliminates smoke odors, kills airborne germs and bacteria.
    Controllable with immediate results.
    Great for pet odors too
    Convenient size
    https://www.newportbutane.com/london-love/air-sanitizer
    Dm us your contact info 😉

    Thanks for sharing
    Jane @ Newport Butane

    Reply
  32. emma rose says

    February 14, 2019 at 1:58 AM

    april

    Reply
  33. emma rose says

    May 5, 2019 at 9:32 AM

    april

    Reply
  34. Sue says

    May 13, 2019 at 2:03 PM

    My go to is to diffuse great 100% pure therapeutic grade essential oils. Not only do they make it smell good but they are good for you.

    Reply
    • Sue says

      May 13, 2019 at 2:05 PM

      Just make sure they are unadulterated oils. There are so many cheap oils that aren’t good for you.

      Reply
  35. Peter says

    May 13, 2019 at 4:10 PM

    well, even essential oils are bad now. so we are all out of luck. https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/the-hidden-dangers-of-essential-oils/65-efb594b4-dc08-46d0-8ec3-a64251b8df45

    Reply
  36. emma rose says

    August 6, 2019 at 4:12 PM

    april

    Reply
  37. jack black says

    January 15, 2020 at 5:40 AM

    may

    Reply
  38. jack black says

    April 12, 2020 at 4:02 AM

    may

    Reply
  39. Annie Hanlon says

    June 17, 2020 at 9:25 PM

    Hello Maia,

    Thank you for your site. I have been using the ORGANIC Citrus Magic Air Freshener for a few years now. I planned to buy more but I am unable to locate the organic item. I googled the Citrus Magic company and found your website.
    You say that the latest research that you found on Citrus Magic was from 2007. As you say, this product is sold in health food stores and such stores as Whole Foods but as you also say, that doesn’t guarantee that the product is not toxic.
    My question is do you have any more recent information on Citrus Magic, especially on their organic freshener.
    Finally, I have a question about plug-in essential oil diffusers – many months ago, I planned on buying a diffuser. In preparation, I bought some high quality essential oils. Then, my research indicated that the plug-in essentila oil diffusers are not completely safe. I have already forgotten the reason(s) why. So, I never bought a diffuser. What do you think about plug-in diffusers.
    Thank you. I look forward to reading your answers.
    Annie

    Reply
  40. Ambar says

    June 26, 2020 at 11:09 PM

    Hello,

    I was reading you webpage, and it seems like the “Air Fresheners” DIY link didn’t work. I am wondering if you had a recommendation to create a non-toxic room spray, as I have a newborn and want to make sure it’s safe!

    Thank you

    Reply
  41. Matthew Goggin says

    August 12, 2020 at 4:18 PM

    I know the Citrus Magic air fresheners were reformulated years ago (2010?) and don’t contain phthalates. Someone really needs to update this information!!

    Reply
  42. Kristina A Clemenz says

    September 5, 2020 at 11:04 PM

    What is the consensus on the new Pura plug ins?

    Reply
    • Erika says

      September 28, 2021 at 1:01 PM

      I was wondering the same
      Thing. They are supposed to be safe for environment, pets, and kids. Non toxic with no chemicals.

      Reply
  43. Ricardo Hamilton jr says

    February 27, 2021 at 6:53 PM

    I had made a request which may have been incorrect! I had spoken to some people I reside with this morning ( text message from 347-931-4200) and said in paraphrase ” don’t light incense in the hallways and other rooms as people may pass out, but light it in the bathroom for shitting. I asked to spray the hallways and rooms with Lysol neutra air.” I had in a questionnaire on social media asked to smoke out the subway tunnels than spray oil air freshener to capture the smoke and drag it to the ground and install indoor breathing plants. I would like to know if I should retract that statement also, as the subway tunnels get moist sometimes. I spoke also to folk about putting scented oil on their nose holes instead of smoking, but that maybe extraordinarily strong also. I am trying to find out about ECO-ME with a natural nonflammable propellants and nozzle combination that can spray a strong enough mist to capture building spaces properly.

    My contact info
    Ricardo George Hamilton jr.
    1060 Walton avenue Bronx,NYC,NY 10452 between 165st and 166st
    347-931-4200 Cell Phone 718-293-3136 House number
    Bronx
    (soul embryo)8 to 9(blood clot cell) months before 01/14/1990( date separated from mother)
    ***-**-1071 Last 4 of my social security number
    NY010732345 My workforce 1 number I have multiple job interviews with them which need to be documented!
    I have help from America Works also!
    I am getting a review of my case management with Yaritza Gomez-Nacht my ID # 722675099 and her number is 646-265-0687 from Empire blue cross blue shield and
    I left a message and spoke about working with Michelle Kirk, (Administrative Specialist Trainee 2, SNAP Policy/Field Operations Bureau, Employment and Income Support Programs)

    Reply
  44. Cathy says

    May 23, 2021 at 8:13 AM

    My understanding is the Scent Fill 100% natural oil air wick plug in is non toxic is this a good room deodorizer to use.

    Reply
  45. Erika says

    September 28, 2021 at 12:59 PM

    Have you heard of Pura diffuser and their scents? It’s supposed to be safe for environment, pets and kids. Wondering your thoughts on it.

    Reply
  46. Erika says

    October 6, 2021 at 8:57 PM

    Hi. Can you tell me about Pura? They advertise as non toxic eco friendly and safe for pets and kids. Just wanted to get your take. Thanks!

    Reply

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