Do you know smells could make us feel different ways? Yes, that’s right! Nice smells make us very happy and calm, while bad smells can give us stress and upset. Smells alter the way we act around people. That is why smelling nice in a house matters.
What NOT to Look for in Air Fresheners
Many store-bought air fresheners have harmful chemicals that are bad for both us and the planet. Among others, be on the lookout for the following:
– Phthalates
– Formaldehyde
– Benzene
– Synthetic fragrances
Components of some can either make us sick or the planet. The best option is to keep clear of them as much as possible in the quest for healthy and sustainable living.
What Makes a Freshener Safe for Us and the Earth?
While selecting safe and eco-friendly fresheners, we should select those:
– Made out of natural elements
– Have recyclable packaging
– They do not have or conduct animal tests
– The manufacturer is conscious of the environment.
5 Safe and Eco-Friendly Air Fresheners
1. Essential Oil Diffuser
This is a small device that releases minute droplets of various natural oils. You can thus decide on different scents depending on the occasion that you want to evoke. Some may opt for calming ones, such as lavender, while others feel more energetic with the scent of lemon.
2. Beeswax Candles
Some of these are made of natural wax and as such they have a natural pleasant fragrance to begin with. When they are burned they do not expel the sort of toxic fumes that most other plants do and they do contribute to the purification of air on earth a little.
3. Bamboo Charcoal Air Purifying Bags
These are used in removing bad smells from the air, agents that cause bad breath, and other chemicals from the air. These little bags are complicated and contain something special, which only absorbs bad smells and the humidity of the air. Anything that is going to sweat and then leave its perfume is not going to support them in any way but instead, they impart the most fresh kind of smell to your home.
4. Homemade Potpourri
Dry some flowers, herbs, and fruit peels, and put them in a bowl or sachet for a natural fragrance at home.
5. Plants
Some of them are fragrant-flowering plants like lavender, jasmine, and eucalyptus, which freshen the atmosphere. The best part about them, other than exuding a nice smell, is that they purify the atmosphere, adding to the beauty of your interiors as well.
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