Green Options » air freshener http://greenoptions.com/tag/air-freshener Posts tagged 'air freshener' Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:19:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Toxins in Commercial Air Fresheners - Report Finds Phthalates in Popular Brands http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/11/toxins-in-commercial-air-fresheners-report-finds-phthalates-in-popular-brands/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/11/toxins-in-commercial-air-fresheners-report-finds-phthalates-in-popular-brands/#comments Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:19:29 +0000 mcmilker http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/11/toxins-in-commercial-air-fresheners-report-finds-phthalates-in-popular-brands/ air-freshener.JPG
By MC Milker
The Not Quite Crunchy Parent

And while we’re on the subject of clean air which I wrote about here, let me tackle the problem with commercial air fresheners.

This from a recently released report from The Natural Resources Defense Council.

A recent investigation of 14 common air fresheners by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) found phthalates in 12 products, hazardous chemicals known to cause hormonal abnormalities, birth defects and reproductive problems.The offending products included some fresheners marketed as “all-natural” and “unscented.” None of the air fresheners listed phthalates on their labels.

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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/11/toxins-in-commercial-air-fresheners-report-finds-phthalates-in-popular-brands/feed/ Tip o’ the Day: Get Fresh http://amystodghill.greenoptions.com/2007/04/03/tip-o-the-day-get-fresh/ http://amystodghill.greenoptions.com/2007/04/03/tip-o-the-day-get-fresh/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2007 13:40:51 +0000 Amy Stodghill http://amystodghill.greenoptions.com/2007/04/03/tip-o-the-day-get-fresh/ Now that spring is here I've been doing a little freshening up around the house (or, apartment rather.) I find that opening a few windows and buying some fragrant flowers from my local market is a great way to bring spring inside.

Here are a few tips on how to freshen the air inside your home:

  • Put baking soda or vinegar with lemon juice in small dishes around the house to absorb odors - especially at the source, such as the refrigerator or garbage area
  • For a spray freshener, dissolve 1 tsp of baking soda in 2 cups of hot water and add 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Simmer 1 tbsp of vinegar in 1 cup water on the stove, or for a more fragrant alternative simmer cinnamon sticks and whole cloves, or cut citrus fruits and rinds in water
  • To deodorize utensils and cutting boards wipe with vinegar and wash in soapy water
  • Fill small decorative bowls with fragrant dried herbs or flowers
  • Houseplants filter the air and reduce unwanted odors inside
  • Scented candles also work wonders. One of my eco-friendly favorites is a line of soy candles by Bluewick. They are made with 100% soy wax, and contain cotton-paper wicks, natural and fragrance oil blends, and recycled packaging (available at 3r living)

What are some of your tips for keeping your home fresh?

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