Comments on: Greenwash Of The Week: Febreze-”It’s A Breath Of Fresh Air”. http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2008/11/19/greenwash-of-the-week-febreze-its-a-breath-of-fresh-air/ Sustainability, Environment, Progressive Politics, Peak Oil, Going Green. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:40:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ceti http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2008/11/19/greenwash-of-the-week-febreze-its-a-breath-of-fresh-air/#comment-29612 ceti Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:08:11 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2138#comment-29612 This product is a toxic, hazardous substance which should not be allowed to POLLUTE indoor air. Greenwashing and sience-washing are equally BS attempts at buttressing the corporate profits of the chemical industry. The synthetic chemical fragrance in febreze is enough to knock a lot of people out, but let's look at other ingredients: Febreze also contains: acetaldehyde, Benzaldehyde (a member of the formaldehyde family; carcinogenic) and many other chemicals which are allergenic and irritating to people with asthma, chemical sensitivities, and many other health conditions. Don't breze me bro! This product is a toxic, hazardous substance which should not be allowed to POLLUTE indoor air. Greenwashing and sience-washing are equally BS attempts at buttressing the corporate profits of the chemical industry. The synthetic chemical fragrance in febreze is enough to knock a lot of people out, but let’s look at other ingredients:

Febreze also contains: acetaldehyde, Benzaldehyde (a member of the formaldehyde family; carcinogenic) and many other chemicals which are allergenic and irritating to people with asthma, chemical sensitivities, and many other health conditions. Don’t breze me bro!

]]> By: rovert http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2008/11/19/greenwash-of-the-week-febreze-its-a-breath-of-fresh-air/#comment-25694 rovert Thu, 23 Sep 2010 05:38:57 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2138#comment-25694 Seems to be a very unreliable article scientifically, see bustersmom's comment. Also, what kind of consumer could possibly think febreze cleans things by being sprayed on them? Of course it only masks the odor, that's the purpose of the product. Also also, just because the active ingredient is a chemical with an unfamiliar name, doesn't make the product unsafe. Febreze is essentially a solution of this chemical, alcohol and perfume in water. There are far grosser things to interact with in the average home than this. Seems to be a very unreliable article scientifically, see bustersmom’s comment.

Also, what kind of consumer could possibly think febreze cleans things by being sprayed on them? Of course it only masks the odor, that’s the purpose of the product.

Also also, just because the active ingredient is a chemical with an unfamiliar name, doesn’t make the product unsafe. Febreze is essentially a solution of this chemical, alcohol and perfume in water. There are far grosser things to interact with in the average home than this.

]]> By: Linda Vear http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2008/11/19/greenwash-of-the-week-febreze-its-a-breath-of-fresh-air/#comment-24262 Linda Vear Fri, 14 May 2010 14:41:53 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2138#comment-24262 My family had had horrible reactions to Febreeze and also Victoria's secret air fresheners. Shortness of breath, chronic hacking cough,recurrent bronchitis, diarrhea, rashes. It is highly toxic in my opinion. Recently a friend's niece sprayed her bed and pillow with it and developed Steven's Johnson syndrome. I would recommend no one ever use this in their home. You can make your own non-toxic air freshener very easily. 10 ounces of vodka (yes Vodka! it is non-toxic compared to denatured isopropyl alcohol) to 1/4 oz. of your favorite essential oil scent. Purchase your essential oil at a health food store and not a drugstore. I like the "Now" brand or "Snow Lotus Aromatherapy" brands because they are processed by distillation and not solvents.I have been using this recipe for years with no side-effects. I like Lavender and lemon, but let your nose be your guide. My family had had horrible reactions to Febreeze and also Victoria’s secret air fresheners. Shortness of breath, chronic hacking cough,recurrent bronchitis, diarrhea, rashes. It is highly toxic in my opinion. Recently a friend’s niece sprayed her bed and pillow with it and developed Steven’s Johnson syndrome. I would recommend no one ever use this in their home. You can make your own non-toxic air freshener very easily. 10 ounces of vodka (yes Vodka! it is non-toxic compared to denatured isopropyl alcohol) to 1/4 oz. of your favorite essential oil scent. Purchase your essential oil at a health food store and not a drugstore. I like the “Now” brand or “Snow Lotus Aromatherapy” brands because they are processed by distillation and not solvents.I have been using this recipe for years with no side-effects. I like Lavender and lemon, but let your nose be your guide.

]]> By: David http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2008/11/19/greenwash-of-the-week-febreze-its-a-breath-of-fresh-air/#comment-22531 David Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:22:02 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2138#comment-22531 Strange, as the products I use in my house don't say things like: "Ventilate area of spill. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Remove all non-essential personnel from area. Clean-up personnel should wear proper protective equipment and clothing. Absorb material with suitable absorbent and containerize for disposal." That to me is not safe, and NOT a breath of fresh air, which is the point of the article. Strange, as the products I use in my house don’t say things like:

“Ventilate area of spill. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Remove all non-essential personnel from area. Clean-up personnel should
wear proper protective equipment and clothing. Absorb material with
suitable absorbent and containerize for disposal.”

That to me is not safe, and NOT a breath of fresh air, which is the point of the article.

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