We all love a fresh "clean" scent but what if that clean scent is hurting you and your family? Are air fresheners bad for you? Let's find out!
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has found that one-third of the substances used in the fragrance industry are toxic. But because the chemical formulas of fragrances are considered “trade secrets,” companies aren't required to list their ingredients. They only need to lab...
Many liquid potpourri products and essential oils, including oil of cinnamon, citrus, pennyroyal, peppermint, pine, sweet birch, tea tree (melaleuca), wintergreen, and ylang ylang, arepoisonous to dogs. Both ingestion and skin exposure can be toxic. How do you make pet safe air fresheners? I...
Fragrance sticks are absorbent sticks which have been placed in a jar of fragrance oil. The stick draws up the pure, intense oils and their scent evaporates into the room when they hit the air. Due to the fact that they do not need to be lit, they are considered safer than an ...
BONUS – Holiday Safety Tips for Pets With the holiday season just around the corner, there are many precautions you can take to protect your pet from dangerous festive plants and toxic holiday foods. If ingested, some holiday plant and food staples can lead to thousands of dollars in costly...
Febreze Fabric Refresher debuted in 1998 after fabric softener researchers at Procter & Gamble found that an ingredient in its dryer sheets could be used to combat odors in fabrics without washing. It has expanded into a range of air fresheners, car fresheners, plug-ins, candles, and scented...
making,” Evans said. “Some types of oils are toxic to children and pets. It can also be difficult to verify the purity of essential oil products that may contain a mixture of harmful chemicals. Like candles, essential oils are not regulated or tested to ensure they are free of ...
making,” Evans said. “Some types of oils are toxic to children and pets. It can also be difficult to verify the purity of essential oil products that may contain a mixture of harmful chemicals. Like candles, essential oils are not regulated or tested to ensure they are free of ...
making,” Evans said. “Some types of oils are toxic to children and pets. It can also be difficult to verify the purity of essential oil products that may contain a mixture of harmful chemicals. Like candles, essential oils are not regulated or tested to ensure ...