Whether the aroma comes from fabulous gourmet cooking or plain old dirty laundry, certain scents can linger in your home and are sometimes quite hard to ignore. But if you’re using a spray or plug-in air freshener, you may be inhaling more than just a satisfying scent. The truth is that many of these products contain potentially hazardous chemicals, such as phosphates, chlorine, bleach, formaldehyde, camphor and ammonia, which could be harming both your body and the environment.
So what can you do to freshen the air in your home naturally? First, consider several simple solutions, such as adding a box of baking soda to areas most affected by offensive odors (including the laundry room, refrigerator, freezer or cabinets). Another option is to take advantage of the soothing scents of natural essential oils, such as lemon, orange, cedar or lavender. Citrus scents are generally quite effective at eliminating tough, lingering odors.
If a box of baking soda and a diffuser filled with oil are not enough, there are numerous natural air freshening products that can instantly eliminate annoying odors. Even without chemicals, these natural sprays and plug-ins can tackle tough smells, from food, smoke, pets, garbage, mildew and more. Made from the natural oils of fruits, herbs and other plants, natural air fresheners are a perfect way to keep your home smelling absolutely scent-sational!