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In reply to the discussion: Does anyone use air fresheners? [View all]we can do it
(12,870 posts)6. Make Your Own Pet and Human Safe Air Fresheners
Air Freshener: Commercial air fresheners mask smells and coat nasal passages to diminish the sense of smell.
• Baking soda or vinegar with lemon juice in small dishes absorbs odors around the house.
• Having houseplants helps reduce odors in the home.
• Prevent cooking odors by simmering vinegar (1 tbsp in 1 cup water) on the stove while cooking. To get such smells as fish and onion off utensils and cutting boards, wipe them with vinegar and wash in soapy water.
• Keep fresh coffee grounds on the counter.
• Grind up a slice of lemon in the garbage disposal.
• Simmer water and cinnamon or other spices on stove.
• Place bowls of fragrant dried herbs and flowers in room.
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Thanks for posting this! I will try Renuzit Adjustable Air Freshener. My cat is
RKP5637
Feb 2012
#37
I've found it at a Cenex and in grocery stores. It is great, concentrated orange.
uppityperson
Feb 2012
#46
I have a litter box and NEVER need air fresheners. I help my clients all the time
kestrel91316
Feb 2012
#32
I tried the oil plug-in ones before and they were a waste to me. Way too expensive and
RKP5637
Feb 2012
#39
Is there a particular store chain where you see them on sale from time to time? Yep,
RKP5637
Feb 2012
#43