Would you use Febreeze? - Page 3

[ParisApril]

Originally Posted by mambera

(For several of the PPs: Seriously you would rather have your home smell like vinegar and/or vodka than Febreze? I don't like the artificial scents either but *vinegar and vodka* isn't any kind of improvement!)

Yes I would!

For me fabreeze falls into the category of things that marketing people think up to sell that people don't really needed.

[Annie Mac]

Originally Posted by limabean

I voted no. I don't like scented stuff.

The commercials that show people spraying Febreeze and then sniffing the droplets as they fall completely freak me out -- WHY would the company advocate liberally and directly inhaling the chemicals like that???

Those commercials get me too! Oh yuck!
No definitely not. No Febreze EVER. Gives me a headache and makes me dizzy. Those scented products have also been pretty definitively linked to increased asthma attacks. Breathing vs stinky smell...hmmmm....tough decision.

I personally find most of those scented products to have a more objectionable smell than whatever people are trying to cover up.

[kittywitty]

I have used it. I hated it. Smells sooooooo nasty.

[fruitfulmomma]

(For several of the PPs: Seriously you would rather have your home smell like vinegar and/or vodka than Febreze? I don't like the artificial scents either but *vinegar and vodka* isn't any kind of improvement!)

Yes, well when you have multiple chemical sensitivities and allergies, those kinds of scents can set you off for days. Migraines, itching, red eyes, nausea, fun times.

I don't do well with strong EOs either.

[jammomma]

No way, febreze smells awful and is chock full of synthetic fragrance and other yucky things I don't want my family breathing in.

Instead, I use essential oils diluted in water which i then put in a spray bottle. Not only does it smell great, but it's cheap and certain oils have antibacterial and antifungal properties. I buy them wholesale in large amounts, so it ends up being affordable. I like eucalyptus,lavender, lemon,fir and orange,ylangylang and rose. I also use them for cleaning and bathing.

[lonegirl]

Ok I voted no but should have voted other.....I hate the stuff....but have used it on DS car seat when nothing would get rid of the vomit and curdled milk smell....But really I hate the smell....most artificial scents make me real. bleh!

[dawningmama]

Swooshing this over to Mindful Home!

[St. Margaret]

Originally Posted by limabean

I voted no. I don't like scented stuff.

The commercials that show people spraying Febreeze and then sniffing the droplets as they fall completely freak me out -- WHY would the company advocate liberally and directly inhaling the chemicals like that???

That makes me cringe every time, too! I've been sick and actually watching TV and ads like this remind me why I normally don't. ICK!

[Drummer's Wife]

I hate Febreeze so much that yes, I'd rather smell cat urine or stinky dog than breathe in the chemicals and artificial fragrance in Febreeze. And that says a lot b/c I am not an animal person, and I really do hate cat pee.

Also, I do use vinegar to clean (and even spritz in the air, my bathroom sometimes is stinky from 4 males), and it, along with alcohol like a vodka spray, dissapates and doesn't linger like the synthetic crap sticks to fabrics/surfaces. I mean, I spray my kitchen counters down with vinegar and water several times a day and I promise my house doesn't smell like salad.

I'm glad to be in the company of so many who hate Febreeze, too. Makes me feel more normal. I am sorry that so many of us have such a strong sensitivity to chemicals, though. I know what a PITA it can be to get a migraine and feel like vomitting from a simple post office visit to drop a letter off because the lady in front of me was doused in perfume. Or losing my appetite and feeling dizzy after going into a public bathroom that was just cleaned with harsh products.

[2xy]

Originally Posted by rere

I use vinegar to clean everything but my house doesn't smell like vinegar unless the floor is still wet.

Once the vinegar solution is dry, there's no more vinegar smell. And yes, I think vinegar smells better than most synthetic scents.

Originally Posted by ParisApril

I do something absolutely shocking to freshen the air in the house... I open the windows!

Me, too....but that's only an option for about 1/3 of the year here.

Originally Posted by ParisApril

For me fabreeze falls into the category of things that marketing people think up to sell that people don't really needed.

Definitely!

Originally Posted by fruitfulmomma

Yes, well when you have multiple chemical sensitivities and allergies, those kinds of scents can set you off for days. Migraines, itching, red eyes, nausea, fun times.

I don't do well with strong EOs either.

My older child and I have mild asthma. Scented candles, air fresheners, dryer sheets, the laundry aisle at the supermarket, and certain EOs make us cough and wheeze. I can't even use "natural" insect repellant because the citronella and other stuff are just too strong for my lungs. It doesn't matter if I like the scent; my lungs react.

DH just doesn't like scented products. They give him a headache. DS2 has no opinion either way.

The way I see it is that if something stinks, most likely it needs to be cleaned. If my sofa smells bad, I'll pull out the steam cleaner and wash it. Using stuff like Febreeze, IMO, is akin to using cologne to cover up B.O.

[4Blessings]

I've used it on the kid's and hubby's hockey equipment while it's out in the garage "airing out". You cannot really drive around with all the windows open on the car during all of hockey season. It gets a little cold up here and that equipement really stinks

[artgoddess]

I don't like it at all. And I like nice smelling stuff, scented candles etc.

[pear-shaped]

I voted other because I'm getting desperate about a really stinky carpet we have and am wishing it were just as easy as spraying something on it to make the odor go away. But now that I've read all the posts reminding me why I've never used it in the past, I'd go back and vote no if I could. Thank you all for bringing me back to my senses!

[JessicaS]

I admit I would prefer the smell of febreze to cat urine but I am also allergic to cats

[celestialdreamer]

It literally burns my sinuses and gives me an instant headache. I can't handle being around artifically scented products like that without feeling really sick.

[livinzoo]

I'm chemically sensitive. Man-made fragrances give me migraines. I carry around a dust mask at work so I can use the locker room and restrooms

[2xy]

This reminds me of the time I bought a coat on Ebay, and the lady put a brand-new dryer sheet in the box with it so it would smell all "fresh" when I got it.

It took over a dozen washings before it was really wearable. I also emailed her to advise her why this is a bad idea, and she was very sorry and thankful for the feedback.

[DaughterOfKali]

I think it's nasty. It sets off an immediate asthma attack.

[Jaxinator]

I voted "ew, no."

No scented products in my house, another migraine sufferer over here. Although EOs don't bother me, which I was delighted to figure out.

My house doesn't smell like vinegar either, it really does go away after it dries, which is rather quickly. I really don't understand the need for all those automatic air fresheners. I imagine all the little chemical particles getting into my lungs and whatnot. It reminds me of that episode of The Magic School Bus where they are learning about scents/noses, and everything gives off its little scent particles and they float into your nose. *shudder*
That, and that awful feeling that precedes a migraine and tells you to get the heck out of there or it's gonna be a long ride home

I think tomorrow I'm going to try the vodka/eo mix, sounds rather nice.

[Ruthla]

I get enough headaches from hand-me-down clothes washed in scented detergents- I always need to pre-wash them before letting DS use them (even if they were freshly washed and "not dirty.")

I similarly get headaches from people wearing purfume or any scented candle or air "freshener".

Why on earth would I intentionally spray something like febreeze in my breathing space? I'd rather smell old urine or cigarette residue than the chemicals in febreeze!

I use diluted (or not) vinegar in a spray bottle to get rid of nasty smells on things that can't be laundered (such as carpets or carseats.)