Canned or plug-in air fresheners are chock full of toxins and chemicals. Here are a few natural alternatives you might want to consider.

• Plants which reduce toxic materials are: Aloe Vera, English ivy, fig trees, chrysanthemum, spider plants, Chinese evergreen, bamboo palm, and lily. Decorate liberally with these plants and they’ll act as a natural air purifier.
• Place 1 tablespoon of natural (not imitation) vanilla extract in a ceramic bowl and place it in a room. If the room is large you may want to use more than one. As the vanilla evaporates, a light, refreshing vanilla scent will waft into the surrounding air. Replace every day.
• If you have a diffuser, you can put a couple of drops of eucalyptus oil in it and freshen the air for hours. If you don’t actually own a diffuser, you can simply use an old saucepan, with a little water in the bottom on low heat. But be careful it does not boil dry.
• As far as freshening your air, white vinegar is a natural deodoriser, especially for pet odours. It absorbs odours instead of covering them up.

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