[Zach'smom]

Both DH and DS have allergies. I was trying to decide if it was worthwhile to try the Febreze allegen reducer spray. It claims to remove up to 75% of allergens. Has anyone tryeed it? Does it actually work or is it a waste of money?
Thanks!

 

[Kathryn]

Even if it did, I wouldn't use it. Febreeze is known for killing animals. I personally know 8 people alone that have had dogs, cats, and birds die from using febreeze in the house. Tons of animals have died from it. Febreeze claimed they changed the recipe, but 3 of the 8 people I know used Febreeze after the "change" and the pet still died. It wasn't from improper use either. They used it like they were supposed to.

 

[Wolfmeis]

I don't know how and I have tried to figure out, how spraying "something" on my household items would make the allergens go away. I just don't get it.

I hadn't heard that thing about the animals, and it didn't happen to us, thankfully, when I used to use the stuff religiously.

I wouldn't use it now anyway. I have gotten used to things not smelling like a ConAgra warehouse.

 

[MuesliMama]

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Originally Posted by Kathryn Even if it did, I wouldn't use it. Febreeze is known for killing animals. I personally know 8 people alone that have had dogs, cats, and birds die from using febreeze in the house. Tons of animals have died from it. Febreeze claimed they changed the recipe, but 3 of the 8 people I know used Febreeze after the "change" and the pet still died. It wasn't from improper use either. They used it like they were supposed to.

I can't believe this!! I won't use it again. Gosh. Thanks for the post!!!!!!

 

[KathinJapan]

Hi, I live in Japan, but there is a similar product here. My ped.allergist said it helped a tiny bit. BUT you can get the same or better results by spraying with alcohol, rubbing, not the drinking kind. LOL. The way I understood it was the spraying traps some of the airborne dust and it floats down to the floor where you can vac. it up or mop it up or whatever.
HTH<
Kathryn

 

[wendy1221]

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Originally Posted by KathinJapan Hi, I live in Japan, but there is a similar product here. My ped.allergist said it helped a tiny bit. BUT you can get the same or better results by spraying with alcohol, rubbing, not the drinking kind. LOL. The way I understood it was the spraying traps some of the airborne dust and it floats down to the floor where you can vac. it up or mop it up or whatever. HTH< Kathryn

I would actually spray the drinking kind if I were to do this. You take in alcohol by breathing it and I'd much rather my kids got some ethanol in their systems than isopropanol or whatever's in rubbing.

 

[JDBiv]

First, for your allergies, no dogs, cats, or birds in the house. Good HEPA filters on AC, vacuum, etc. as few rugs as possible is also helpful. Then whatever you use to mitigate allergens won't be a worry for pets. I have used the Febreze Allergen remix without issues and find it works better than oils or vinegar mixes. YMMV!

 

[philomom]

Gosh no Febreeze is a killer of your environment!

http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/febreze.html

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/exposed-whats-lurking-in-febreze.html

http://www.thealternativedaily.com/...ealth-and-how-to-freshen-your-home-naturally/

 

[frances bakin']

Even if it did, I wouldn't use it. Febreeze is known for killing animals. I personally know 8 people alone that have had dogs, cats, and birds die from using febreeze in the house. Tons of animals have died from it. Febreeze claimed they changed the recipe, but 3 of the 8 people I know used Febreeze after the "change" and the pet still died. It wasn't from improper use either. They used it like they were supposed to.

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Originally Posted by Kathryn
Even if it did, I wouldn't use it. Febreeze is known for killing animals. I personally know 8 people alone that have had dogs, cats, and birds die from using febreeze in the house. Tons of animals have died from it. Febreeze claimed they changed the recipe, but 3 of the 8 people I know used Febreeze after the "change" and the pet still died. It wasn't from improper use either. They used it like they were supposed to.

I'm so glad you shared this... I had no idea!

 

[jenny12]

Everytime I have allergies, I use aroma diffuser with eucalyptus and lemon before i go to bed. I use it daily for relaxing fragrances in my house. the brand i get is arospa. go to their website, best oils ive ever used! good luck!

 

[ronnie1337]

No no no! Febreeze is terrible for you!

Use a natural herb instead, I use black seed oil for my allergies and it goes away within a few days. :thumb

Check out diamond herbs black seed oil

 

[ramizzie1337]

No no no! Febreeze is terrible for you!

Use a natural herb instead, I use black seed oil for my allergies and it goes away within a few days. :thumb

Check out diamond herbs black seed oil

Agreed! Black seed oil is an amazing natural cure for allergies!