Evergreen Fragrances

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

Are Air Fresheners Safe for Pets?

Are air fresheners safe for pets? Some of the things we do to improve our environment can pose serious dangers to our animal friends, whether furry, feathered, or scaled. Do pet owners need to throw away sprays, plug-ins, candles, and solids? Learn more about the dangers to pets from scented products.

Your FACE on an Air Freshener: How Refreshing

Doni loves her new air freshener, but is she actually breaking the law by hanging it?

Are air fresheners and essential oils dangerous to our pets?

Spritzing air freshener or using plug-in scent diffusers can cause respiratory irritation in pets and humans, and could be worse than we thought.

Air Fresheners: Are They Safe?

The toxic effects of air fresheners differ depending on the formulation. Small amounts of most air fresheners are usually not dangerous. Swallowing the gel-type evaporative beads or reed diffuser solutions can cause serious effects in children. There are concerns about adverse effects on the environment and health with repeated exposures to air fresheners.

Seven Natural Air Freshener Ideas That Heal, Not Hurt

Air freshener contains scary chemicals and contributes to indoor air pollution. Check out my list of 7 natural air freshener ideas that heal instead of hurt.

Breathe Easy with Natural Air Fresheners

We all want a nice smelling home, which is why air fresheners are so popular. Many spray and plug-in fragrance products may smell sweet, but breathing in that “fresh scent” also causes you to inha…

Update Your Air Fresheners in 3 Quick Steps

Ditch the dangerous air fresheners and replace them with healthy alternatives that keep your home safe and clean.

Are Auto Air Fresheners Safe?

Air fresheners contain VOCs which can be very harmful to your health. Take your car in for a steam cleaning or a car detailing service to remove the odor.

Easy Air Fresheners

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Are air fresheners bad for your health?

They're supposed to make your home smell like a spring day. But there's nothing fresh about low-grade pollutants. Do air fresheners lighten the scent in the air, or do their cancer-causing chemicals bog down people?

Study finds scented candles and air fresheners pose high health risks

Beware of your air-fresheners and scented candles as they pose a risk to your health

Whole-Home Air Fresheners: Good or Bad?

Thinking about adding a whole-home air freshener to your HVAC system? Read this article to find out if a whole-home air freshener is right for you!

Do You Know Which Air Fresheners are Toxic?

Everybody loves the sweet smells of air sprays, scented candles and plug-ins. But that sweet smell could lead to bitter health issues.

Ten questions concerning air fresheners and indoor built environments

Author links open overlay panel AnneSteinemannabc<br>Show more<br>open access<br>•<br>•<br>•<br>•<br>Abstract<br>Air fresheners are pervasive within indoor built environments, such as workplaces, schools, housing, transportation, hotels, hospitals, care facilities, and a range of private and public buildings. Air fresheners are designed to impart an aroma to the air environment or to mask odors, with the intent of creating a pleasing indoor space…

Looking For A Simple Springtime DIY? Make A Reusable Car Air Freshener

Could Using Air Fresheners During Pregnancy Boost Childhood Asthma Risk?

The first study to look at prenatal phthalate exposure and later effects on respiration suggest some worrisome results<br> 

Bigfoot Air Freshener Doesn't Actually Smell Like Sasquatch

If you've ever encountered a sasquatch, you know how rancid and rank all that damp fur can get. What you need to do next time you see one is hang one of...

Who Made Those Little Trees Air Fresheners?