Switch SYNTHETIC AIR FRESHENERS FOR THOSE WITH ESSENTIAL OIL

I am personally guilty of using fragranced air fresheners. I love especially the warm and cozy, fall-scented ones. Those sure make the house smell wonderful! But, plug-in and aerosol air fresheners contain VOCs, which can cause headaches, eye, nose, and throat irritation, may even be carcinogenic, and also harm pets. The easiest solution I have found is going the DIY route with essential oils and a diffuser. Add a couple of drops of your favorite essential oil (or mix and match 2-3 different ones) into your diffuser and turn it on. You can also add your favorite blend to a spray bottle full of water to create your own air freshening spray. This is a safe alternative that will provide ample scent and freshness around the home. (Note: If you have pets, be sure to research which oils are toxic to animals and avoid these! And, always keep diffusers out of the reach/access of your pets so they do not consume the liquid inside.)