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Curmudgeoness

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15. I did some research, including the sites provided.

Mon Jan 16, 2012, 08:15 PM

Jan 2012

There is no mention of the Renuzit adjustable air fresheners/gel types in any of those articles. So I kept looking.

On the site for the Cancer Prevention Coalition

http://www.preventcancer.com/consumers/household/indoor_air_poll.htm

DEODORANTS/FRESHENERS

Big D Concentrated Aerosol Room Deodorant (Big D Industries)
Toxic Ingredient: Isopar (deodorized kerosene), manufacturer admits wide range of toxic effects

Safe Alternatives: Renuzit Adjustable Air Freshener; Airwick Stick Up

Fresh Para Blocks and Crystals (Fresh Products Inc.)
Toxic Ingredient: Paradichlorobenzene, toxic to liver and kidneys, carcinogenic

Safe Alternatives: Renuzit Adjustable Air Freshener; Airwick Stick Up

Also, the US Dept of Health and Human Services site shows minimal risk ratings (the lowest rating) on the Renuzit adjustables.

These may not be the safest ways to freshen a house up, but they are not one of the more dangerous air fresheners. I am sure that simmering fresh herbs on the stove is better---unless you forget they are simmering, which has often been my problem.

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Does anyone use air fresheners? [View all] Curmudgeoness Jan 2012 OP

I also use the Renuzit ones for $1. cbayer Jan 2012 #1

You would be surprised at how they rehydrate. Curmudgeoness Jan 2012 #2

I will give it a try. cbayer Jan 2012 #3

I'll do that ty! stuntcat Jan 2012 #4

Air Fresheners Are TOXIC! we can do it Jan 2012 #5

Make Your Own Pet and Human Safe Air Fresheners we can do it Jan 2012 #6

I knew that I was opening myself up to hearing this. Curmudgeoness Jan 2012 #12

I did some research, including the sites provided. Curmudgeoness Jan 2012 #15

Thanks for posting this! I will try Renuzit Adjustable Air Freshener. My cat is RKP5637 Feb 2012 #37

If I really want to clean smell my place Melissa G Jan 2012 #7

Is this cleaner available in stores? Curmudgeoness Jan 2012 #8

Not sure where you are from Melissa G Jan 2012 #10

Not a large family size here. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #47

I've found it at a Cenex and in grocery stores. It is great, concentrated orange. uppityperson Feb 2012 #46

I use essential oils for fragrance onestepforward Jan 2012 #19

Try some bergamot or orange during the day to enliven Melissa G Jan 2012 #20

I will! onestepforward Jan 2012 #21

Good choices! Melissa G Jan 2012 #22

Good to know! onestepforward Jan 2012 #23

Yeah. Windows. pinto Jan 2012 #9

Yeah, my house is freezing with all the windows locked tight. Curmudgeoness Jan 2012 #11

Good advice on rehydrating Sherman A1 Jan 2012 #13

Non Toxic Air Freshners cyberspirit Jan 2012 #14

I'm gonna look those up stuntcat Jan 2012 #16

Odd that you brought the subject up as i was just thinking of this Underwear bummer Jan 2012 #17

Woohoo! Your first post, and to me!!! Curmudgeoness Jan 2012 #18

Walgreens Stopped Selling Those otohara Jan 2012 #25

I Just Hate Fragrances otohara Jan 2012 #24

No. They are toxic. roody Feb 2012 #26

"cat litter box in the house"??? NYC_SKP Feb 2012 #27

Huh? And what do you suggest that I do? Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #28

From someone with a picture of a DOG as their avatar??? MH1 Feb 2012 #29

I never use Glade or Renuizit-type ones farm 2 table 2toilet Feb 2012 #30

although this poster has been served a Pizza NMDemDist2 Feb 2012 #31

I have a litter box and NEVER need air fresheners. I help my clients all the time kestrel91316 Feb 2012 #32

Thanks for the tip. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #33

Cats LOATHE scented litter and often avoid the box due to it. kestrel91316 Feb 2012 #34

I've been using the Tidy Cats Scoop for multiple cats with great success. It's RKP5637 Feb 2012 #38

LOL. Let me make a disclaimer...... Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #40

Yeah, it's pretty bad. If in the next room I run in and turn on the fan in his RKP5637 Feb 2012 #41

Febreze is my friend. RebelOne Feb 2012 #35

I think that it has been considered a hoax, Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #36

I love Frebreze. I have tried many air fresheners, RebelOne Feb 2012 #55

I tried the oil plug-in ones before and they were a waste to me. Way too expensive and RKP5637 Feb 2012 #39

And don't forget the part where you can rehydrate them Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #42

Is there a particular store chain where you see them on sale from time to time? Yep, RKP5637 Feb 2012 #43

Usually, there will be sales on them Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #44

Thanks!!! n/t RKP5637 Feb 2012 #45

Dollar General has them for $1 every day i think n/t NMDemDist2 Feb 2012 #51

Thanks!!! n/t RKP5637 Feb 2012 #52

I just saw this thread. xmas74 Feb 2012 #48

I am willing to try this. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #49

Not a problem. xmas74 Feb 2012 #50

white vinegar is really helpful pennyfor Feb 2012 #53

Ewww, I won't ask what happened to the shoes. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #54

Wierd idea, clean. Deuteros Mar 2012 #56

Although I do all the things you suggest, I have a holding tank and need some additional *help* cbayer Mar 2012 #57

No comment on the cleaning, but Curmudgeoness Mar 2012 #58

Thanks!!! I picked up a Renuzit air freshener at the local Dollar Tree and RKP5637 Apr 2012 #59

I got a new one a bit ago. uppityperson Apr 2012 #60

Oh my. Curmudgeoness Apr 2012 #61

She learned quick fast that barking made it go poof in her face. uppityperson Apr 2012 #62