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Safe, Eco-Friendly Home Scents

GrayGhost13GrayGhost13 member
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I've heard many commercial home fragrances aren't so great for respiratory health (and presumably the environment too), but I have three pets and a baby in diapers, and quite frankly, we could use some help making the home smell fresher. Embarrassed We already do the basics (clean with vinegar, vacuum rug with baking soda, open windows and doors as often as we can), but I'd like to add a scent.

What do y'all use? Are there any wax warmers (like Yankee or Scentsy) that are greener or safer than others ... or are those all a no-no? Essential oils maybe? TIA for any education or suggestions you can provide! :)

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Re: Safe, Eco-Friendly Home Scents

  • Dobie_MamaDobie_Mama
    I've been looking at EcoScents but haven't purchased any yet.
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  • Sassy_CassieSassy_Cassie member
    Scentsy melts are VOC free.
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  • DreadLocDreadLoc member
    I just put orange slices and a cinnamon stick in the kettle, fill it with water, let it simmer, and add water as needed.  It makes the entire house smell great, adds a little humidity, and if it's not eco friendly then I don't know what is.  The only drawback is that you have to be home the entire time.



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  • textbookcasetextbookcase
    I am a Scentsy consultant and the scents are voc free. I also do what pp mentioned and make a simmer pot with fruits and spices.
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  • AlabamaMamma224AlabamaMamma224

    I make my own carpet sprinkles using baking soda and a few drops of essential oils.  Sprinkle the carpet and vacuum it up. I've been liking orange and bergamot lately. 

    I also make a spray using equal parts water and vinegar and a few drops of EO, for when I need a lift.

    DH doesn't like candles burning, and I've gotten distracted and let my pot run dry when using a simmer method. 

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  • Ms.JadeMs.Jade member
    I use soy candles. 
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  • TXBaby2TXBaby2
    I use Citrus Magic spray.  It's only a variety of essential oils, and makes my house smell SOOO good.  I get compliments on it all the time. 
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  • MrsJJCMrsJJC
    Gold Canyon Candles are clean burning and do not have lead in their wicks.  The wax is cool-burning and technically, it's edible!  They also have some soy candles and home cleaning products with essential oils (Homeology line).  I've been really happy with their products and even decided to become a consultant.  Their scents are the best and one candle or pod warmer can scent multiple rooms. 
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