Guest guest Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Is Febreeze a no-no for spraying on furniture to get rid of smells? Or would you recommend something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Hi , Some people are more sensitive to chemicals than others. The chemicals in things like Febreeze really bother me (difficulty breathing, sinus pain and headache), so I would have to use something else. Baking powder is probably the best. You sprinkle it on, leave it for a while (half an hour or so) and then vacuum it off. You might want to do a test on the back of your furniture to make sure you can vacuum it all away. I guess it's not possible to wash your furniture upholstery, right? Mine zips off for washing in the machine. Of course, if Febreeze doesn't bother you all that much, go ahead and use it. We have to pick and choose our battles with regards to what we allow and don't allow into our homes. (a group moderator) > > Is Febreeze a no-no for spraying on furniture to get rid of smells? Or would you recommend something else? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 > > Is Febreeze a no-no for spraying on furniture to get rid of smells? Or would you recommend something else? +++Hi , Fabreeze is full of chemicals that have a stronger scent than on your furniture or in the room, so that's why they seem effective. But they do no good whatsoever and are very toxic! Like recommended, dust your furniture with baking soda, leave it on, and then vacuum it well. Baking soda and vinegar are great deodorizers. You could make your own spray with water and baking soda (I don't know how much to use) or water and white vinegar. Spray it on your furniture, then let it dry. It should smell a lot better. Or shampoo your furniture. Before all of the commercial furniture shampoos, my Mother put dish soap in very warm water, and used an egg beater to get it to foam up with lots of suds. Then she'd take a stiff bristle brush, scoop us the suds, and brush it into her upholstered furniture. Then she'd rinse it with the brush and plain water. I've done that many times, and it works good. All the best, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Hi, We used to wash our upholstered couch, with mild detergent, and rinse using a pan of water, and a cloth (dried with a towel)but it was 30 years ago, and recently got a used couch and washed it with Sal Suds. It turned out well. You may want to spot check first. Baking soda is good if you just need to freshen or remove odors. C. > > > > Is Febreeze a no-no for spraying on furniture to get rid of smells? Or would you recommend something else? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 >> Hi , > > Some people are more sensitive to chemicals than others. The chemicals in things like Febreeze really bother me (difficulty breathing, sinus pain and headache), so I would have to use something else. Baking powder is probably the best. You sprinkle it on, leave it for a while (half an hour or so) and then vacuum it off. You might want to do a test on the back of your furniture to make sure you can vacuum it all away. > > I guess it's not possible to wash your furniture upholstery, right? Mine zips off for washing in the machine. > > Of course, if Febreeze doesn't bother you all that much, go ahead and use it. We have to pick and choose our battles with regards to what we allow and don't allow into our homes. +++Hi , You're doing a great job as moderator, however some battles are easier to pick, since there are good safe alternative. There are many great easily available alternatives to Fabreeze and it is very toxic so we should not suggest that if it doesn't bother a person to go ahead and use it. Luv & Hugs, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 What a detailed answer! No wonder you are a moderator Thank you! > > > > Is Febreeze a no-no for spraying on furniture to get rid of smells? Or would you recommend something else? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Bee, I will definitely try the Baking Soda. Thank you for the tip > > > > Is Febreeze a no-no for spraying on furniture to get rid of smells? Or would you recommend something else? > > +++Hi , > > Fabreeze is full of chemicals that have a stronger scent than on your furniture or in the room, so that's why they seem effective. But they do no good whatsoever and are very toxic! > > Like recommended, dust your furniture with baking soda, leave it on, and then vacuum it well. > > Baking soda and vinegar are great deodorizers. You could make your own spray with water and baking soda (I don't know how much to use) or water and white vinegar. Spray it on your furniture, then let it dry. It should smell a lot better. > > Or shampoo your furniture. Before all of the commercial furniture shampoos, my Mother put dish soap in very warm water, and used an egg beater to get it to foam up with lots of suds. Then she'd take a stiff bristle brush, scoop us the suds, and brush it into her upholstered furniture. Then she'd rinse it with the brush and plain water. I've done that many times, and it works good. > > All the best, Bee > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 For the carpets I mix baking soda and organic cinnamon, smells yummy, my carpet is brown though, not sure if it would stain others. ________________________________ From: Wynn <poloapparel@...> Sent: Fri, August 20, 2010 10:04:56 PM Subject: [ ] Re: Febreeze?  Bee, I will definitely try the Baking Soda. Thank you for the tip > > > > Is Febreeze a no-no for spraying on furniture to get rid of smells? Or would >you recommend something else? > > +++Hi , > > Fabreeze is full of chemicals that have a stronger scent than on your furniture >or in the room, so that's why they seem effective. But they do no good >whatsoever and are very toxic! > > Like recommended, dust your furniture with baking soda, leave it on, >and then vacuum it well. > > Baking soda and vinegar are great deodorizers. You could make your own spray >with water and baking soda (I don't know how much to use) or water and white >vinegar. Spray it on your furniture, then let it dry. It should smell a lot >better. > > Or shampoo your furniture. Before all of the commercial furniture shampoos, my >Mother put dish soap in very warm water, and used an egg beater to get it to >foam up with lots of suds. Then she'd take a stiff bristle brush, scoop us the >suds, and brush it into her upholstered furniture. Then she'd rinse it with the >brush and plain water. I've done that many times, and it works good. > > All the best, Bee > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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