We’ve all heard that traditional, conventional air fresheners can be toxic, but keep in mind that air fresheners listed as “natural” or “unscented” can contain hazardous chemicals. In a recent study, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) found hormone-disrupting chemicals known as phthalates in 12 air freshener products; some marketed as “all-natural” and “unscented” and none said that they contained phthalates. Additionally conventional air fresheners are a household source of VOCs. Not cool.
See the list of air fresheners (pdf) that NRDC rated.
What is safer?
Well, for one thing making your own scented products with non-toxic ingredients such as flowers, herbs, spices, citrus, essential oils, and so fourth is a safe as you can get because you know what’s in them. Following are some ideas for non-toxic homemade air fresheners.
Tags: airfreshener, consumers, Hazards in Air Fresheners, homemade non-toxic air fresheners, household, phthalates
1 comment
Comments feed for this article
Trackback link: http://www.bestgreenhometips.com/2009/10/the-hidden-hazards-in-air-fresheners/trackback/